Kirkstall Abbey is a relatively well preserved ruined Cistercian Abbey. I find it interesting, because Cistercian monks traditionally chose sites that were 'desert' ie the back end of nowhere in particular. Fountains and Rievaulx are up in North Yorkshire, out of the way. Kirkstall Abbey is ten minutes from Leeds City Centre. I had to call in for research purposes. I'm nearly 20,000 words in to the Prince and the Paladin, I'm cautiously optimistic that I'll get further and one of the next scenes I'm planning to write is in the grounds of Kirkstall Abbey.
I also called into Leeds and picked up a pack of gloves for bear. Marks and Spencer obviously know boys and they actually do a pack of two pairs of gloves for £4. I shall be having words about keeping them safe!
So today was a good day. I went out of the house, ran some errands and got home safely. It was awesome. I think it helped that for the first leg, to the opticians, DH and bear were with me as it was a group booking. Then I was walking in the sunshine while my mind was occupied with what I was planning to write and before I knew it I was home again. I shall remember these tactics.
Sounds like a great day. Glad you were able to get out and enjoy yourself.
ReplyDeleteIt was great once I was there, I'm glad I made it. Thank you. LM x
DeleteGlad you had a good day and managed to get out and about, even if it was in the company of your husband and son. Just take it one step at a time.
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely right. Thank you for your encouragement LM x
DeleteThat's great Sybil, well done xx
ReplyDeleteThank you! LM x
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