On the bus to Penrith North Lakes to catch the 8:48 to Manchester Piccadilly.

 

Early morning on Saturday. So long Keswick and the Lake District. Loved this part of the adventure!

 

Local TV to watch some history.

 

A sad day in England, the first without the Queen.

 

Fish & Chips then Rum Raisin Lake District ice cream.

 

On the boat!

 

Boat cruise from the town of Bowness-on-Windermere. Beautiful!

 

Tributes to Her Majesty at St. Martin Church

 

Bus to Lake Windermere. No nasty niffs! Loved the USBs.

 

English breakfast to start the day

 

Morning papers

 

Lit a candle at St. John Church for QEII this afternoon. This evening, it was announced that she died.

 

My first Kendal Mint Cake. Delicious!

 

Hello Lake Derwentwater!

 

Through another kissing gate, I see the Lake! I’m on the right path after all. 😊

 

One rather small slippery bridge!

 

A walk through the countryside back to Keswick.

 

Castlerigg Stone Circle. Believed to predate Stonehenge by 1000 years.

 

On my way hiking to Castlerigg Stone Circle

 

Got a map and directions as well as a homemade sandwich for later and headed out on a hike.

 

Thursday is Market Day in Keswick. Bought a waxed hat that kept me dry all day long!

 

Loving the beauty of Derwentwater.

 

Laundry dropped off. Learned this tip a few trips ago. Clean for the second half of my adventures. 😊

 

English breakfast to start the day - and then time to walk!

 

Wood fired pizza to end an incredible day!

 

A little rain moves in, then out, then in.

 

Derwentwater

 

What an adventure!

 

Boat trip on the Princess Margaret Rose

 

Derwentwater Lake. Just gorgeous!

 

Home for the next couple of days! 😊

 

Walking down to the Lake. First views…