We have been to the Lake District today to spend the day with Cathy, Garth & Connie.
Only an hour away & I'm going to say what I always say ‘why don’t we go more often? ‘
Spent a good part of the day in Coniston having lunch out then a walk along the lake side to the Bluebird cafe.
These kids were having an afternoon learning how to paddle canoes. Just before we left they with adults paddled the whole way across the lake to the other side.
Coniston Water is of course the place where Donald Campbell died trying to beat the world speed record on water…..I remember vividly watching it happen live when his speed boat reared up, broke up & sank. 1967
Back home for toast & damson jam.
We missed going to the Westmoreland show this year…..we passed it but last years wet day put us off plus it’s a long tiring day on our feet all day…….we did dither but have really enjoyed our day in Hawkshead instead!
How funny! My oldest friend in all the world is camping in a yurt at Coniston this week! Small world. We do love Coniston and have stayed there a few times. Nice shot of the action by the water
What a lovely day out. I love watching people enjoying water sports but not being a swimmer I'm very cautious about having a go.
The young ones all love it. Even Evie is able to swim by herself now.
@sarah19 I think pretty much everyone can swim these days….much more opportunity than we had. I only learnt to swim very late in life & go in the pool rarely so never got better than swimming around a width. I once did 50 meters but now just happy if I can swim a bit in a NZ hot pool!
The young ones all love it. Even Evie is able to swim by herself now.