Rich Nautical Nostalgia in Bowness-on-Windermere, England

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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

Wonderful Views In The Lake District of England

image of countryside in Cumbria, England

Our stay at Langley Castle was only for one night and then Bob and I were off to discover the Lake District of England.  We had a pleasant drive through Cumbria enjoying sweeping views of the North Pennines.  The area has been designated a national landscape worthy of protection because of its natural beauty. Read more