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Category Archives: Lake District
Lake District Day 5: A Boat Cruise, a Steam Train, & a Motor Museum!
On Day 5, we went for a transportation triple-whammy: Open-topped bus from Windermere down to Bowness, classic excursion boat down to Lakeside at the south end of the lake, then by steam train on the 20-minute trip south to Haverthwaite. … Continue reading
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Lake District Day 4: Orrest Head
After our very busy and somewhat tiring day at Hill Top, we opted for a less strenuous day on Wednesday. We decided to stay close to home, do a bit of walking, and then have a quiet afternoon and evening … Continue reading
Lake District Day 3: Hill Top
On day 3 of our L.D. holiday, we decided to go to the far side of the lake and visit Hill Top, Beatrix Potter’s country home in the village of Sawrey. First, a bus ride down to Bowness. Next, … Continue reading
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Lake District Day 2: Grasmere and Ambleside
On Monday, our second full day in the L.D., we opted for a bus trip to the north to see Grasmere and Ambleside, and get some nice views along Windermere (the lake) as well. There is a bus route that … Continue reading
Lake District Day 1: Windermere and Bowness
During our first full day in the Lake District, we decided to familiarize ourselves with Winderemere (where we were staying) and Bowness-on-Windermere. The two towns are basically connected, although it’s about a 1.5 mile walk from the centre of one … Continue reading
From Canterbury to Windermere
We left Canterbury on Saturday, 19th May. After a delicious breakfast at the Goods Shed with dear Emilie, we hopped on a train bound for St. Pancras and waved goodbye to our beloved Canterbury. We took a cab to the Goods … Continue reading
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