When Mark is in charge of deciding what we should do, you can really count on a full day. This day was not the Paris death march by any means, but if he can check off many spots of interest in one trip, he feels like he has really accomplished a lot.
We began with a short hike which started not too far from Newby Bridge where we are staying. It was lush and green and when we got to the top, we had some beautiful views of Lake Windemere and the surrounding meadows.
Mark at the top of the hill (above)
Dawn, Morrie, and I on the trail:
After our hike, we stopped for lunch at a recommended pub called the Mason Arms. We sat outside and it was lovely weather. I had fish and chips which were quite good.
After lunch we got in the car and drove to The North--that's what it says on all the signs: The North. We passed Sizergh Castle and Dalemain House. There are so many castles and stately homes that it is hard to pay to see each one, so we have to be content to take pictures and move on.
When we got as far as Penrith, we turned west and drove along Ullswater (lake), stopped and took some pictures, and then moved on.
Next stop was Castlerigg Standing Stones. I read in the guide book that 70% of the standing stones in England are in Cumbria, so this group of stones were just off a rural road, not protected by anything, no admission. It was really cool. Apparently it was used as a sort of calendar.
Next we drove back down to Grasmere and found the site of Wordsworth's graves next to St. Oswald's church.
Next to that is the daffodil garden. I'm not sure if it is just in memory or the actual inspiration for Wordsworth's poem. This is Morrie & Dawn enjoying the bench in the Daffodil Garden:
Mark at the top of the hill (above)
Dawn, Morrie, and I on the trail:
After our hike, we stopped for lunch at a recommended pub called the Mason Arms. We sat outside and it was lovely weather. I had fish and chips which were quite good.
After lunch we got in the car and drove to The North--that's what it says on all the signs: The North. We passed Sizergh Castle and Dalemain House. There are so many castles and stately homes that it is hard to pay to see each one, so we have to be content to take pictures and move on.
When we got as far as Penrith, we turned west and drove along Ullswater (lake), stopped and took some pictures, and then moved on. 
Next stop was Castlerigg Standing Stones. I read in the guide book that 70% of the standing stones in England are in Cumbria, so this group of stones were just off a rural road, not protected by anything, no admission. It was really cool. Apparently it was used as a sort of calendar. 
Next we drove back down to Grasmere and found the site of Wordsworth's graves next to St. Oswald's church. 
Next to that is the daffodil garden. I'm not sure if it is just in memory or the actual inspiration for Wordsworth's poem. This is Morrie & Dawn enjoying the bench in the Daffodil Garden:
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Great pictures! Everything is so green. Also, Pappy looks so cute in that lake picture that I want to squeeze him, and Mom you're looking tan!
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