It’s time to come home from Yorkshire and Whitby, and all that is Gothic and Dracula. And get back into normal routine at home. But we couldn’t miss the chance of seal spotting.

I’ve seen seals on TV, even one random one on a beach on holiday years ago. But nothing prepared me for the spectacular sight of 60 seals coming in from the sea, to settle on the stoney beach.

Thankfully with no human ways of getting closer (I do worry some can’t see why you shouldn’t try to get near) we just gazed at them, until our fingers and toes felt like they were freezing off.

Affectionately called the drinking dinosaur, as it looks like a rock dinosaur drinking from the sea

To see them coming up from the sea to settle, and to watch them play was a huge dream

A couple I got talking too said they had been going each month since March watching the young pups grow over time, they are still lighter in colour but now around 7months old. We could hear their little noises calling out to their mums, the adults grumbling at each other, and watch some of the most graceful elegant swimmers twist and turn with immense flexibility, become lumbering ungainly mammals on the dry land, what a juxtaposition.

After spending some time videoing them, and numerous photographs taken, it was time to head home with a long 3hour drive ahead of us. Started to rain again once in the car, so quick coffee made and on our way. Thanking our stars we didn’t have rain while seal spotting.

Forgot to say there were loads of twitchers (bird spotters there too, not the slightest bit interested in the seals!!) They were looking for a Rhoddes Warbler I believe, super rare.

Well this month has sucked for weather, for increasing pain and having my Instagram hacked, goodbye Sirenmoonbee account. If you see it on insta please report and block it.

Usually July I’m on a high, the sun is shining, we go camping a lot, visit the sea a lot, and it’s my birthday. But this year it’s felt completely flat!! Mostly due to weather though. Without decent sunshine you can’t do a summer camp and seaside visits.

Its like October in July, but not in the nice Halloween code orange way 😞

Instagram though I have to admit I feel completely and utterly violated,all my private messages gone, my photos, my documented life, friends I’ve gathered over time. Poof gone in an instant (irony of that) and ZERO help from Meta or Instagram.

But we can’t fix what is now past. We just have to plod onwards and see the beauty in other things, and think as positively as we can. It may not be weather for seaside’s and camping, but perhaps we will do more walks instead, though my increased pain is hindering this sadly.

I’ve been making some earrings and bracelets recently, which is nice to do after thumb surgery. Not easy to do, but it’s coming along, so that’s my silver lining.

It’s a last box (I think so) but what a box to end on. The theme is Hydration, Hydrated skin is happy skin.

I’ve been on the beach so skin is needing the extra hydration this box will provide.
#medik8 Hydr8 BY intense 8ml face is needing this from all the sea salt and sand and greasy factor 50 I’ve been using.

#philipkingsley Elasticiser sachet 40ml lovely mask to leave on hair before shampoo and conditioner. Leave on for 10 to 20mins with a towel over head.

#Glov Jade Gua Sha cool to the touch gemstone stone to help puffiness, smooth out fine lines and massage face. Use after being in the fridge for extra cooling.

#SachaJuan 30ml Ocean mist volume shampoo looks as beautiful as an ocean in the Carribbean, smells divine and I can’t wait to use it.

#eyeko Double act shadow stick in colours Cookies And Cream. Feels soft and buttery to use, a great shadow to use when on the go, super easy to pack. Summer nights were made for this.

#syrenē Aqua hydrating masque 100ml this box truly delivers with this product, beautiful cool blue, instantly sinking into the skin, leaving no residue. Soften and cool that sunburn, or tanned skin that’s thirsty. #lookfantasticbeautybox #lfbeautybox

With the usually hot weather we’ve had this is perfect. Sad to be leaving, but I do need to use what products I’ve built up over the last year.

After loving our sea view at Hooks House Farm Campsite, we left on the Saturday to move to Middlewood and meet up with some friends for the later half of our week away. Weather has improved and by 6am Saturday morning we were up and out getting fresh air as the tent was so warm.

We checked in at 12 midday, and holy moly the site was packed. We sadly haven’t got stunning views, but we are near the loo, so that’s a huge plus. We had tea with our friends and lots of beer with giggles. An excellent tonic. And a spot of cards against humanity. Didn’t get off the site all day, but we didn’t care. Walked the pups down the lane and all in all had a wicked day.

Didn’t sleep well Saturday night, so Sunday morning was a lazy affair, we all descended on our friends caravan for breakfast. As it was warm and sticky we couldn’t go out until it was cooler for the pooches. Once it was we visited Robin Hood’s Bay for some doggy training and recall on the beach.

We waded through the sea as it had cut off some parts of the walk way but it was only knee height, and a chance to cool off. And ended the evening with pork chops and salad, sweet potato wedges. We had an early night, but we didn’t sleep much better sadly. Sleep is definitely a sticking point for one of us or both. And that wears you out before you’ve even started.

We have all chairs and beds that are 90 degrees, so it’s not stress on the hips, however I am starting to struggle with pain and limitations. So home will be a welcome sight, and I’m not moving for a while.

Monday was the higher temps, so we stayed confined to the shade and caravan of our friends to keep pups safe. Felt like we were on a different holiday to before, when we were in coats freezing!! Monday was our friends birthday too, so nothing too mental.

Tuesday was our day to leave, and by 11am the temp was high 35 degrees, so we ended with saying out goodbyes to one friend, having a last breakfast with the others, before we headed off ourselves. A quick detour to the beach for some sheltered sea watching as it’s now 40 degrees.

Having 3 night here at Hooks House Farm Fylingthorpe near Robin Hood’s Bay, Yorkshire. In true typical fashion we have left  boiling heat at 28°c and gone towards a cooler  19 °c coastal air. But it should be better for me, and my sun allergy.

We have pitched where we can see the Sea, granted not as good as higher up, but the slope would of done us in. So flatter ground and relax here for a while.

View from the tent door ain’t bad I confess. Slightly windy but warm for now. The site is fairly busy but we pitched fine.

You can walk to Robin Hood’s Bay from the campsite, but it’s a steep trek and not really for people like me. So maybe drive and park up as it’s free after 6pm.

We visited the beach, though cool and windy at the time.

Second day was spent more relaxing as just traveling and strolling around had took its toll on my hip and back. We drove to Sandsend and had some waves therapy, it’s so good to sit and listen to the crashing waves, saw a couple of harrier jets which is super exciting! And then finished off the day visiting Staithes.

Sandsend, then fish and chips along the way to staithes.

Went down the norths narrowest street. Wasn’t the warmest day, and it did rain. But we didn’t care.

Rained all day on the last day at Hooks farm, weather apps said it would ease off later afternoon, so we decided a walk to waterfalls would be our aim today.

Shattered but it’s been a great site to stay at. We travel onwards to a new site tomorrow and meeting up with friends.