June Visitors

While I have been rambling on over the last few weeks about our gorgeous swallows, I have neglected to pay due attention to other summer visitors - the human tourists. These are now starting to appear in increasing numbers, livening up the area with their merry cries. Whatever one thinks of tourists - and they are a mixed blessing, which I try to bear in mind when touristing myself - there is no doubt that our roads become more dangerous as they fill up with caravans driven by people not used to towing large objects and unfamiliar with the vagaries of our local routes.

Sadly we have had a clutch of accidents already on or around Golden Hill near Malton, including fatalities. Dear friends, if you come to visit our lovely area please be aware that the roads at least show no kindness to visitors (or indeed to locals who fail to show the proper respect). If you are not used to the hills, the bends and the views, then take it easy. It isn't going anywhere, so you don't need to hurry.