Wednesday, May 26, 2010

England's Lakeland







We have just got back from a holiday in the English Lake District Forest Park. So I thought I put up some photos of where we walked and what we saw.
I must admit, I was not looking forward to any strenuous stuff but the walk to the top of Whinlatter was calling me to make the effort. It was so worthwhile, the views were glorious and the air fresh and cool. The scent of pine and wild flowers uplifted my flagging spirit and by the time we reached the bottom of the hill again I was actually walking better!
A walk in Ennerdale was easier and quite delightful. A walk to Cogna Tarn — a mere three and a half miles — we found interesting as we passed through a farmyard and fields with sheep with lambs, little pigs, horses with foals. Delightful creatures. We did other walks too and also drove to the nearby harbours. Whitehaven has had a marina built and it was full of sailing boats. Lots of interesting monuments too.
We came home greatly refreshed and energised!

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