Farewell Hartland

Cleared out my cottage very slowly this morning and said my final in-person goodbyes to my Production Coordinator and the Locations Assistant. I took one last drive up to Hartland Quay just to look around once more. I remembered sharing fish and chips with the production team on our second night, I remembered heading there first day the pubs re-opened and I remembered all the times we visited in-between just to marvel at the landscape. I didn't want to leave. I knew that would make the farewell feel real. But there was nothing left for me there, just the memories, all of which made me smile and think about how grateful I am for the opportunity I got. I bought a tiny, tasteful little thing from the gift shop, strapped on my seatbelt and hit the road. Waving goodbye to the Abbey as I passed. Once I got home I took stock of all the wrap gifts I got. Mostly bottles of wine and champagne with some well-wishes attached - including one gift from the Lord and Lady of Hartland Abbey(!) Just a few more days working on this job - while it's lovely to work from home, I'll miss the bustle and good company in our Production Trailer. End of an era vibes for sure.