Rich Nautical Nostalgia in Bowness-on-Windermere, England

image of lakeside pavilions, bowness bay, bowness-on-windermere, lake windermere, lake district national park, england

Moving further into England’s Lake District after hiking up Wansfell Pike put Bob and me at the heart of Lake District National Park.  Our family savoured a delightful lunch on the patio of our next lodgings with gourmet terrines, fruit, cheese and pastries that we bought from a deli shop in Ambleside.  Duly nourished, we walked down to the harbour-side pavilions at Bowness Pier, and what a sight that was to behold.  The rich nautical nostalgia in Bowness-on-Windermere really struck a chord with Bob and me. Read more

Traveling Down Memory Lane – Punting on the Avon River in Bath

bob punting, avon river, bath, england

After indulging in a full English breakfast at the Kennard Hotel in Bath, England, Bob, our son and I set off in search of the Bath Boating Station.  Our aim was to rent a punt and pole ourselves along the Avon River. Read more