Lake District

Went to the Lake District last weekend. It's in Cumbria, which is the north of England, bordering Scotland. We hired a car on Friday and drove up, only took five hours, which shows you how big (small) England is.

Saturday we went for a walk around Grasmere Lake and Rydal Water, right in the middle of the district. It was just like home, so much greenery and beauty - the lakes made it that little bit different and really set it off. Also there are miles and miles of stone walls which must have taken years to build.


Us at Grasmere Lake


We went to William Wordsworth's old house, Dove Cottage. Tiny little place for five people. Even had the odd visit from Samuel Colleridge and some other poets I can't remember.

Lucy in the Lakes District

Walked along the old coffin route - the way they used to carry the dead from Grasmere to Ambleside. Lovely walk, so peaceful and calm and we didn't see that many people. Although did see a Bollywood music video being filmed.


Grasmere Lake

On the return leg we met a lovely retired couple from Oregon who restored our faith in American tourists. Had a nice lunch then went for a cruise on Lake Windermere. Went to a nearby pub for dinner where Lucy had the best meal she'd eaten in England. Mine was none too shabby either.

Sunday we jumped in the car and went for a drive around a mountain to see a magical waterfall. Took copious amounts of photos.


Aira Force, Glenridding

Then we went to Castlerigg stone circle - a bunch of rocks in a circle that's been there for about 4000 years. Apparently they used to swap partners there.


"Why you trying to swap me punk?" Ancient stone circle

Came home via a chocolate museum. Had a fantastic time, it was so relaxing and just what we needed to get us all excited for our Christmas trip around Austria and Prague.


Us at Aira Force