I started out around 8:30, saying goodbye to Martin until I meet him in Malham to pick up my camping stuff. I walked up behind the B&B through the woods to re-join the Pennine Way. The bluebells on the steep slopes were amazing - and despite my poor sense of smell these days I was pleased to pick up the occasional drift of scent as the sun warmed up. Indeed the heat was rising quickly and it felt humid. Coming out of the woods to the fields I was glad for the occasional breeze - but it was occasional! I recalled the wonderful sound of curlews calling here in March 2020 - all seemed quiet until 3 flew over. This part of the walk is undulating as it crosses a couple of valleys running parallel with a particularly attractive stone bridge spanning the “Golden Water” stream. I was relieved to reach Mays Shop at 10:30 but was dismayed to see a Closed sign. Although there was a door bell saying ring for attention I was reluctant to do so, but apparently there’s a camera and sure enou...