Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2017
It’s been a busy few weeks in Cumbria, The Lakes. My sister, her husband and my niece have been visiting. They travelled from far away Canada to help celebrate the 90th birthday of my dear old mum who reached that milestone at the beginning of July. Such a momentous occasion couldn’t be allowed to pass unmarked – notwithstanding the protestations …
It came to me a day or two ago, while walking on the fell above Rydal Water and, I confess, it was a bit of a shock! I hadn’t realised that almost three months have passed since my last post. Goodness gracious, how time flies! How can I keep you interested in my musings if I don’t make regular updates …
This is Coniston Water, a beautiful and peaceful place. Five miles long and half a mile wide and up to 180 feet deep. It is not far away and is somewhere I go often. The lake and the surrounding area is now tranquil but it was not always that way. In years gone by the area was one of high …