Escape to the Lake District


When I think of the Lake District in the UK, I think of this scene from the 2005 version of Pride and Prejudice, a place I've wanted to visit ever since seeing the movie:

So when I was given the opportunity to hike (walk, as it is called in Europe) in the Lake District, I was definitely on board. 

As it turns out I was wrong. Pride and Prejudice was not filmed in the Lake District (which is actually a National Park) but in the Peak District, which is a different National Park. 

Zena and I arrived on Thursday evening and went hiking with her friend (our host) on Friday, Saturday and Monday with a break on Sunday for church and fellowship. Here's what the Lake District looks like from our hikes on Friday and Saturday. Next I am off to East Anglia to visit an old friend. 

From Friday:






On Saturday:








and finally, on Monday; although this is not from the Lake District but nearby:










Location: Wray, Lancaster LA2, UK

Comments

  1. AnonymousJuly 19, 2022 at 7:53 AM

    LUV LUV the pix! who was the stone wall built to keep out (or in?) i want to "do your trip" so at some point, email me the itenerary. hopefully it isn't 108 as it is here

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  2. AnonymousJuly 20, 2022 at 9:01 AM

    Love these pics! See you soon!

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