I can't believe we are almost at the end of Heather and Gaz's second week here. It has been a whirlwind of a time and we have truly loved their company. Its obvious that they are comfortable here and this, more than anything is what makes my heart sing. I love opening up our home to our Canadian contingent and the fact that everyone always seems to feel so at home is the best reward.
At the moment they are both in the kitchen, cooking dinner for me and my boys. It is smelling wonderful; I thought I'd take the extra down time (since I don't have to cook) to upload a few pictures from our weekend in the Lakes.
Of course Molly had to go for a swim as soon as we reached the B&B and I was delighted that Sharon, the owner had gotten a dog since my last visit. Molly and Roger hit it off straight away. He decided to join us on our walk. (It was hard not to bring this little guy home with us).
On the grounds surrounding the farmhouse :)
The farmhouse - Waterside House
Gary and Roger taking a rest after the walk :)
On Saturday morning we got up to go canoeing and kayaking on Lake Windermere. It was very choppy and the lake was busy with much bigger boats, however Heather did great considering it was her first time. Molly, as per the first time she was in a canoe, was a disgrace and had to go wait in the truck under the shade (after a swim). Therefore we cut our lake time short, however as it was so rough on the water, we didn't mind.
We tested our endurance that afternoon and took a hike up one of the many surrounding peaks. It was hard going in places, but thoroughly worth the hike. The weather was gorgeous, Molly was in her element and the scenery was stunning.
At the summit
(everyone chuckles at my hiking outfit, however they admitted they'd all want to be near me if we got lost ;)
We saw some really interesting and quirky structures along the way:
The next morning we woke up to rain, but still managed to squeeze in a little hike up to a waterfall before we headed back home.
I don't really have any other good shots to post from the waterfalls hike as the photos are spotted with rainwater.
Tomorrow we are off to Lincoln to do some shopping and take in the sights.
Have I mentioned that I love having my family to visit?
4 comments:
I loved this blog!
Everyone looks great and I am super jealous!
I love that you stayed at Waterside House!
Did you get the room with the fuchsia bathroom again?
Love you sister!
xoxo
Glad you're having a wonderful visit- but then again. You're the best of hosts!!!
Fern, we didn't get to stay in the barn as it was booked, but the other rooms are great as well!
we missed you and I thought of you the whole time, you and Longbottom!
Here's to next spring when you are here!
Longbottom, you and Steve need to make the journey - Andy has loved having a male guest!!!!
The photos/scenery are beautiful--what a fun time. Molly + canoe? I can just picture it! (She looks like she had a great time everywhere else)
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