Fairfield horseshoe

The picture with the big wide valley was taken on our lovely walk round the Fairfield horseshoe on our last day in Ambleside last week. We had quite good weather, considering the ominous start to the week which resulted in us spending too much time and money in outdoor equipment shops on Sunday and Monday.

We were very surprised at how lonely it was up on the hills. Hardly anyone else about. Perhaps all the walkers steer clear of school holidays and in June and September it would be packed.

We walked around Buttermere earlier in the week, and that was quite busy with families.

Dreaming of my hols

Mmmm... I'm thinking about my fast-approaching holiday. (Last time I was in the Lake District was 2003 so I'm looking forward to a return visit). This time we have, apparently, access to a rowing boat. I also hope to visit the house called Blackwell.

Maybe the north would be a good place to be in 2012. Not that I'm not delighted for all those in whose manor the Olympic games will be played. I'm just glad they won't be in my manor (We're all NIMMs here - Not in my manor).

Incidentally, I can't remember where I took this photo. I think it's probably Buttermere. If you know, do say; it took ages to download.