Pennine Way Weekend 2

Another complicated journey from Farnborough Main to Vauxhall, underground to Kings Cross, Kings Cross to Leeds, Leeds to Hellifield then Hellifield to Ribblehead. Had a look at the famous Ribblehead Viaduct before walking up the Dales Way towards the Pennine Way to meet hubby and Graham.
The first day of walking was not that scenic as it was drizzly, glad to get to the Golden Lion in Horton-in-Ribblesdale for a hot meal and some Taylors Landlord beer. David and Gwen, relations of hubby, joined us and kindly paid for the meal and drinks as an early birthday present for him! Was also impressed by the pints of tea or coffee and the hot buttered Chorley cakes on offer at the Pen-Y-Ghent Cafe.
The second day however showed us some stunning scenery - firstly the 360-degree view from the top of Pen-Y-Ghent mountain (didn't like the steep descent on the other side though) then the views of Malham Tarn and Malham Cove. The limestone pavement on the cliffs above Malham was very pretty but not so nice to walk on! Another steep descent down into the village, but at least there were good steps.
We stayed in a 1670's former cafe (the b&b name 'Malham Cafe' caused us confusion, as there was another one still open!) and had superb meals and beer at the Lister Arms. The lads also tried the Buck Inn, also good for beer, whilst I got an early night.
Next day I declined to walk as I had nasty blisters on both feet, then wished I had as the bus didn't turn up. This was the only one that I could catch to get me to Gargrave station in time for the train home, but I was in a bit of a dilemma because I wasn't sure I could afford a taxi from Skipton with the cash that I had. Nor could I get a signal on my mobile to get hold of hubby! I tried walking along the Pennine Way even though I knew I wouldn't get there in time, then finally got a signal, and hubby told me to go back to Malham and he'd pay the taxi fare. Buses, I hate em!