Day 317 - Miles 305 - 312

After a very wet and windy week, Trina and I had toyed with the idea of walking into town to go to the German Market on it's first weekend of opening. Last night didn't look too hopeful for our walk today as it was absolutely soaking wet when we went to the theatre with Helena and Nat!

Up early and the weather looked ok, so I text Trina and we were set...... by the time I had picked her up it was raining again! We decided to walk a bit along the canal and we could always turn back if the weather didn't get any better.

It's 6.25 miles from Rodley to Leeds along the canal, and what a great walk it is. After the initial downpour the weather lifted to light showers and lots of sunshine when we got to town. It's really interested to see a part of town which I know so well but from a different perspective. The back of Kirkstall Abbey, past the marina, Armley Mills, under lots of bridges before hitting the centre of town. At one point the canal is being "fixed", so it has had most of the water taken out, it looks very bizarre!

The light was great after the rain had finished so I managed to get lots of good pictures along the canal and some great pictures of town and the market. I don't think I have looked up enough at the buildings in Leeds. Take a look at them here.....

After our lunch and shop Trina wanted to try "Appy Feet", where you plunge your feet into fish tanks and they eat the dead skin off your feet. A bit like a pedicure with fish! Trina has wanted to do this for ages, but nearly screamed the place down when the fish actually started to eat her feet! It was a surreal but enjoyable experience and I would recommend it - honest!

Off out to thanksgiving dinner tonight, yummy!!

Love Iona x

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