We finally had a lazy quiet morning on Sunday and we thinking of a late breakfast when Rob’s Mum told us to “get a move on!” LOL We ate, showered and dressed so that the four of us could take a day trip to Muker. Rob’s Dad had vacationed in the area when he was a young boy so when he retired and was looking to start a small business somewhere, he chose Muker. Before Swaledale Woolens opened, Muker was a small village with a pub. It is also a hiker’s destination, especially for those on the coast-to-coast walk across England. The Yorkshire Dales are challenging, even to the most experienced hiker but I can understand the allure, especially seeing the beauty of the Dale with my own eyes.
Anyway, Rob’s Dad sold the wool shop (all the wool is 'grown', spun and knit locally) but still likes to drop in occasionally to check on things. The village now boasts a gift shop/art gallery and tea shop/café, in addition to the pub and the shop. It was bustling with tourists, locals and hikers the Sunday we were there. After a lovely lunch at The Farmer’s Arms, we had a quick “walkabout” and went uphill to The Studio. This is a small room, with windows on two walls, which Rob’s Dad keeps in the hopes that it will eventually be used as an artist’s studio. There is a sink, a kettle, a couple of heaters, 3 chairs and bottle of wine. We rested for a bit and then Rob and I wandered off to take photos of the Dale and more sheep.
Finally, it was time to leave Muker and head home. His folks dozed in the back seat as we trundled along on twisty, windy roads. I took a two hour nap when we got home but then it was up at 6PM for drinks, followed by a scrumptious dinner of leg of lamb with roasted potatoes and brussel sprouts. It was our quietest day yet!
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