an extra long weekend. Bianca & I hopped in the car on Thursday morning and headed up to the Lakes in the north west of England. After my last trip (camping with the Choo's) the thought of a hotel was extremely welcomed. After an overcast morning we were greeted by sunshine! 5hrs later we reac
hed our destination of Ambleside. A chilled out arvo had us rearing to go on Friday where we went to the South Lakes Wild Animal Park. A fantastic day spent watching the monkeys swinging and the tigers feasting on raw chicken. Then it was back to the hotel to watch Miss Potter so we were upto speed on all things Beatrix! Saturday was overcast but we weren't going to let that stop us. It was onto the boat and across Windermere Lake up the road to Hill Top, 
the house where Beatrix Potter lived and wrote her children story tales. Although we were unable to take pics inside the house I took many of the garden. It was quite small and you wouldn't want to be too tall, but lovely and homely. It was then off to Hawkshead for lunch and a stop in The Honey Spot. Got some lovely clover honey!
the house where Beatrix Potter lived and wrote her children story tales. Although we were unable to take pics inside the house I took many of the garden. It was quite small and you wouldn't want to be too tall, but lovely and homely. It was then off to Hawkshead for lunch and a stop in The Honey Spot. Got some lovely clover honey!
Sunday was spent touring the Lakes with the company "Mountain Goat". Pretty overcast and extremely windy but a nice day out. Many picturesque views and everything looked lovely and green. We stopped at the slate mine which was interesting then it was onto Grasmere for world famous gingerbread by Sarah someone and Wordsworth's grave. Sting too lives in Grasmere and we drove past but I think he's on tour at the moment.Monday it was rise and shine and off to Cambridge. A quick drive of 4hrs on the motorway and we were home sweet home! A great trip had by all.
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