We got up this morning to a heavy frost and a frozen birdbath
with only this little bluetit braving the cold to have breakfast
after our breakfast, having de-iced the car, we set off south
passing some very cold sheep
although Ruberslaw in the distance was frost-free
on through wintry scenery
almost at the border .......
........ then over it
as we came down into the valley, the mist created a spooky landscape
then we were free of the mist
we were heading to Waitrose (superarket) in Ponteland, as we had gift vouchers to spend. Having bought lots of tasty food for Christmas (the freezer is now full!) we headed to the Blacksmith's Coffee shop in Belsay for lunch
Malcolm had poached eggs on a cheese scone, which he declared to be delicious
while I had cheese savoury sandwiches, also delicious (I gave the crisps to Malcolm, as they were a bit too crunchy for my post-extraction mouth!) (I also gave him the cherry tomato, as you know that I don't like tomatoes)
we had more clear blue skies on our journey home
as well as some strange clouds on the horizon just after we crossed back over the border
on the way home we called in at Kirkeharle to do some Christmas shopping. I have to admit that as well as buying some presents, I accidently bought some things for me! A card with a wonderful illustration of a hare by Joanne T Kell
and two fun pairs of earrings from Spirit of Colour