The Brickyard, Norfolk

One of my favourite campsites yet, an old brickyard in Norfolk. We didn't actually set up our tent this time and chose to stay in the on-site safari tent, a.k.a. 'The Brickmakers Retreat'. Absolutely perfect. Campfire area outside, woodburner inside, no electricity. All you need is a water tap and lots of candles and you're good. 

There's a long drop close by, which surprised me with a bat flying in my face the first time I used it. Such nature.

Our spot and all the tent pitches are cut off from each other with trees and brambles, so you feel like you're totally alone. There's nothing I hate more than campsites where you have to sit and look at some stranger while you're trying to relax round your campfire.

If you ever find yourself in Norfolk I massively recommend either camping or staying in the Brickmakers Retreat. Total peace and quiet.

www.NorfolkBrickyard.co.uk

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Walking in Hethpool

I'm starting to learn something about these Northumberland walks. When the guide says it's a moderate 4 and a bit mile walk, you might just assume that's a healthy stroll along a riverside path. What it doesn't tell you, is that the majority of that walk might be through about 2 miles of shoulder high ferns on the teetering edge of a hill. Steven's internal health and safety alarm was going mental ("they really should have handrails").

It was all worth it to sit and have a packed lunch in the most secluded riverside spot ever. I even went for a paddle. 

If you're interested in doing this walk, the guide can be found here. Enjoy!

Misty Botanical Garden

After our day of walking last week, the next day we decided to do something a little more chill. We jumped in the car and went to Durham, starting with breakfast at Flat White Kitchen. Of all the breakfast spots I've been to, this is my favourite. Scrambled eggs on sourdough with a really good flat white, ideal. The interior is perfect too, and the staff are some of the nicest I've come across in a coffee shop. 10/10 would recommend. If I still did lifestyle blogging I'd do one massively image heavy post on this place. So many plants! 

Next stop was the botanical garden. We've been here before, but it was years ago and I felt like it had been long enough that I could visit again without getting bored. There's only a small few greenhouses, but the outside space makes up for it. Full of huge trees, Californian Redwoods and all sorts. I didn't shoot much outside as it was raining though.

I was full of plans for the rest of the day, but after we left I was knackered and fancied going home and just doing a bit of nothing. Quick stop at the Metro Centre to get some film developed and then home, scanning, with a cup of tea. Good day off.