We actually went camping in Yorkshire!

Ok so I've been quiet for a bit. The reason being is that I've been camping on the North Yorkshire Moors. O2 and all the other network providers don't think that the sheep need phone or wifi signals! The sheep might not but there again I guess we went up there for something different and it didn't fail to deliver! We decided to take our 5 year old grandaughter away for a week. She is camping mad so we knew that we wouldn't have any trouble on that score.
wow researching campsites in the UK,  what a minefield! Initially I went on the Caravan Club Web page to check out there sites as they are always good but.. £25 a night was just not going to happen! The Yorkshire lasses war cry reached fever pitch "how much?!" Some had different offers on but at the end of the day it was all about the same price. All I wanted was a clean toilet block,electric and water. In an ideal world a playground too. I then checked out CLS in the area. Basically farmers fields. £20 a night! The world has gone mad! After hours of research I found

£12.50 a night that fitted the bill perfectly. I telephoned. The lady said "That field is full. We have another 2 fields that take caravans" That will do for me £12 a night! Great. OMG we didn't bargain on the first bit of excitement as soon as we arrived, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance arriving on site. There had been a car accident on the road outside. It looked bad where the car had landed but fortunately there were no serious injuries but what a first class display we got!  The wind from that helicopter tested our awnings! The scenery was simply stunning with the modern aircraft in the foreground. 

After that excitement we had a look around. This was a real working farm and we loved it. Cows in the field next to us. Opposite was a cow who had literally just given birth, There was a donkey with her baby, goats with their kids, chickens, pigs and a super playground and toilet block...Heaven for less than half the price!  We virtually had to drag our grandaughter away from the site! We HAD to go to Whitby,or rather I wanted to!

Even in grotty weather this place is still stunning!

A really great boat trip out of the Harbour is on the replica " endeavour ". Fun but educational. All about Captain Cook. Even for grown ups (well nearly grown ups!) It really is inspirational what this man achieved.

We also visited Scarborough. Well we visited several times to be honest!

The first seaside resort in the Country and some things just haven't changed since I was a kid and probably my parents time too! 

Hmm.  She kept this business interest quiet!

She fancied herself as Doctor Doolittle

Now who said painting by numbers was just for kids?!

On Saturday we visited one of the Many country shows. Horse jumping, dog shows, rare breeds etc etc. Molly has a habit of mixing with the wrong people and was quickly led astray

We had a great time enjoying the simpler things in life. We couldn't help but notice all week that the CL up the road didn't have a caravan on all week, yet the site we were on was busy..hmm anything to do with price and sheer greed?!

Honestly, I know I am biased but Yorkshire is simply stunning. The locals are friendly, although we noticed cars from all over Europe there, maybe trying to find some good old English nostalgia too. Nothing has changed. Time has stood still.If Queen Victoria dropped by tomorrow she would still recognise the place! This campsite and area I would recommend to anyone. My only complaint is the prices of things £38 EACH to get into Flamingoland! North Yorkshire Steam Railway simarly priced. Caravan sites empty. No one using them?! Hmm why?! Stick to the simpler things and you can't go far wrong and save a fortune. A great week. If only it had the weather I wouldn't leave! 

The Caravan Club St Petersburg and the North Grand Tour 2015 Over!

I can't believe it! Can you be jet lagged by car?, I am! I'm now safely back in the caravan  in the back garden!
So we left that dump known as Sweden and hot footed it back to Denmark. Most people  used the bridge but I always like to be a little different and tried the old ferry at Hellsingor.  What a find! Particularly when towing a caravan in windy conditions. About 5 euros cheaper. It runs so frequently, you literally just drive on. The journey takes 20 minutes. Just long enough to hit the Duty Free shop but not long enough to finish my coffee! We drove straight off. An hour later we were back at Camping Holbaek Fjord. A fantastic discovery. Denmark seemed so much more civilised, even though the weather was still freezing.
Our farewell meal was where we started. Drinks were ridiculously expensive so we had a little "get together/warm up" in the TV room beforehand. The group really surprised us and bought us a card and lovely presents as a "thank you! ". They really were a great group, even if they were as mad as hatter's! I shall treasure them. It was very much appreciated.
So we did a quick break away into Germany to head for Friday nights crossing on North Sea.  Err we used the wrong ferry this time! We came out via Rostock. Stick to that! Putt garden, ,,,2 hour wait to catch the bloody thing and then getting around Hamburg makes the M25 look like a super speed highway!
We made it to Breme.  The sun was shining and it was warm! Back to euroland. For the first time ever we struggled trying to use our visa debit card's or maestro, so if you are heading out that way Beware!
Onwards to Rotherham.  That ring road? ! We think we have traffic problems! After such  an intended leisurely day we made it to the terminal with 15 minutes to spare! A close call.
Everything started out fine. We discovered that eating in the civilised restaurant "the brasserie" was actually cheaper than the free for all buffet! So unless you are likely to eat a food mountain forget the push and shove buffet! The food and service was in comparison good but very poor in comparison to the other ferries we had been on.
A leisurely evening and a good night's sleep. That was all we needed. On to the prisoners bed. So hard. So uncomfortable.  The heat. Its just carried on and on. We were on the top of the bed covers. We couldn't sleep  due to the heat. The air con was turned down to its lowest. It must be us.
I awoke early. It was all too much. I went on deck and walked around the ship. The temperature was perfect. I opened our cabin door and it was like walking into an oven! It wasn't us! I went to reception to report it. They sent someone out who confirmed the heating system was broken and our cabin was dangerously hot! Back to reception "I'm sorry!" Hit the roof button as she was just going through the motions. "Sorry?! This ferry is awful. You charge nearly £400 for the crossing and we can't even use our cabin!" Oh no I hit the mad button again.." well this ferry is almost 15 years old you know!" Ooh ooh "It may well be but your prices certainly aren't! "  I'm getting to know the drill now. Please can I have a complaint form?!" Free breakfast? Hey presto! Not that I really wanted one but hey Ho!
So back to our house. The first letter that I opened was from North Sea ferries about my complaint travelling out! £50 to spend on my next trip! As if?! It's not that I want to make a living out of this or get myself banned. I just want a decent ferry service  that I would probably use more often! Hull City of Culture?, Anyone coming in by ferry would not be impressed!
We got home in one piece (just!). Great to see the family and we very timed it right as there's a heatwave! Loving it! My grandkids were really chuffed with their Russian presents. Now its time to start planning the next adventure?! Morocco anyone?!

The lovely evening we had at Breme campsite where we were nearly doing the washing up after we had a meal!

Our home town, slowly waking up

Oh dear. Get the fashion police! Our own Russian Princess!