England, Oct. 22: Was 43 degrees today with a wind chill of -70 (just kidding, but it felt like it!) Luckily, for my outdoor research trip today, I had my long johns, heavy boots, sweaters, mittens and parka.
I took the train to the Ribblehead Viaduct about five miles away to study where the navvies had lived in five shanty towns for six years. They built the 24-arch viaduct in the 1870s so the trains could eventually reach Settle and beyond. The history is fascinating! (If the video loads, it’s from my train ride to the viaduct.) The photos are in order as I walked to the viaduct. Lots of sheep loose…even the sheep were trying to get out of the wind.
God speed home, Kristi, and how wonderful that you’ll keep the new routines you established. Loved all the pictures and all those sheep!
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading through your posts from your time in England. Thank you for sharing. It makes me want to go there for sure.
Oh yes, you would love it!
Kristi,
I enjoyed looking at your pictures. You have enough research material for 10 books!
I was just thinking the same thing as I unpacked books I bought and awaited a box of books I mailed home last week!