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Lakes District
Had a big sleep. Was going to do a short walk but when we were about to start the rain came pouring in. Arun and I decided to stay at the hostel while Pete went around Rydal and Grasmere. (Although called the Lakes District, the area only has one "lake" — Brassenthwaite.) We had pumpkin soup and a sandwich for lunch when the weather improved. Took a short walk to Grasmere for some photos. There was snow on the hill-peaks but was not too cold. Peter ...
Stratford-upon-Avon and the Lakes
... was being freshly carved in front of us, and tasted and was as crispy as Auntie Fong's. Began long drive to Grasmere. Started raining. Stopped briefly for petrol at Newcastle Under Lyme. Saw Aston Villa FC's stadium and Birmingham city centre from the motorway, as well as the lights of Manchester and Liverpool. Had a very good Pad Thai for dinner. Saw the new James Bond at the local ...
2 years on
... what this area of the country has to offer.
Walking around Orton (see previous post for more on this little village) will need a couple of days set aside, and then there is the chocolate factory.
There are a few places nearer to Keswick that I still haven’t managed to tick off, of course for me, the pencil museum would be of interest with a visit to coincide with their free tuition from professional artists that are ...
Home..
Well, incase you're wondering if I'm dead, or have been drunk for the past 2 weeks, I came home :) I decided realistically spending 2 weeks by myself doing work and not much else would drive me crazy so I came home - a well needed rest! Nothing much to say, I cut my hair, did some shopping, created some lesson plans and slept - a lot. I ...
Hadrian's wall.
Ok we left Glasgow bound for Dumfries, going to meet Uncle Robert and Aunty Alison. Karlyn hasn't seen him since she was 3 years old. Drove through farm yard heaven until we found him. Sheep and Coo's (cow's) everywhere. What a quick visit, stayed about 3 hours chatting and catching up. Unfortunately Cousin Ryan was not able to come to the house. Off we set to find a sleepover spot for the night. Find one just outside of Carlise called the Dandy Dinmont, right in a ...