Whilst I am busy reading, and writing reviews for the books I've recently finished, I thought I'd post about our holiday. We visited the Lake District last week, and were blessed, apart from one day of rain, with lovely weather, some days were really warm and we enjoyed lots of sunshine! Quite an achievement for a place where a visitor should always be prepared for mixed weather. (A keen walker friend always tells me, 'there's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing.') Ironically, back home in Cambridgeshire, many parts of which are currently in drought conditions, and where we hardly ever have any rain, it actually rained most of the week we were away, and we came home to find the pond at it's highest level yet! The Lake District is one of our favourite places to visit, and we try and go as often as we can. I love the sense of achievement after reaching the top of a fell, standing and admiring the view. The lovely weather and beautiful scenery all made for a special birthday.
I thought I'd share a few photographs from our trip.
One of the many little feathered friends stopping by at Whinlatter Forest Park.
Boats at Derwentwater by the launch for the lake tour boats, with Skiddaw in the background.
We've walked up Skiddaw before, it's a marvellous view from the top on a clear day.
A lovely local Herdwick sheep with a new arrival.
Daisy pup seems to be enjoying it.
We had a lovely walk around Loughrigg Tarn. Yes, that is blue sky and sunshine :-)
The Langdale Pikes can be seen in the background.
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Lovely photos, fingers crossed it's as nice when we go there in August! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kate, hope you are lucky with the weather too :)
DeleteLovely sharp pictures - and how beautiful are those wide skies
ReplyDeleteThanks, I had a new camera for my birthday, really pleased with the results. Gorgeous skies.
DeleteGorgeous photos Lins. Am well jealous :) x
ReplyDeleteThanks Shaz, and thanks for commenting. Lovely place, such a pleasure to visit every time. :) x
ReplyDeleteI am embarrassed to admit that I've never been to the Lake District despite living in Essex that isn't really that far away. We are looking for a UK break for the summer, you've tempted me!
ReplyDeleteIt really is a beautiful place for a break Sam, definitely think about going if you like outdoors, scenery, etc.
DeleteThat all looks so peaceful and restful Lindsay :) Lovely to see your wonderful photos too xx
ReplyDeleteIt was really nice Sue, and not too busy yet. Thanks for commenting Sue. x
DeleteOh, you have the CUTEST dog - I love her!
ReplyDeleteAh thank you! I think so too, though I am rather biased! And thanks for following back :)
DeleteDaisy is gorgeous! I used to live in the Lake District and could see Skiddaw from my bedroom window. The photos bring back fond memories for me - I love the Lakes too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jackie! What a place to have lived, lovely to hear you have fond memories of the place. Thanks for commenting x
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