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The Lake District, UK
This is probably our favorite place to vacation, the Lake District in the UK. We go here most summers to visit friends, that we met here in St. Petersburg one year when they were on vacation. We stay on Walney Island, which is just outside a small town called Barrow-in-Furness. The Lakes are about 45 minute car ride from where we stay. Although considered a tourist area, the scenery is majestic and serene. There are many lakes throughout the area, all of them except one are referred to as Tarns and Waters. It has to be one of the most beautiful areas in all of England, sheep grazing on the hillsides, and small villages dotted all through the lakes. Lot's of Bed and Breakfast farm houses to stay at and of course, lot's of pubs along the way. (most of which we have stopped at for a pint!) Phil loves English beer, so he has to get his fair share during the short two weeks that we are there! This photo above is of the Bridgehouse in the village of Ambleside. It dates back from the 17th century and is now owned by the National trust. It use to house a family of eight, which I can't imagine, it's two rooms, each no bigger than an average walk in closet! If you want to venture out a bit, Scotland is about a two hour drive
from the lake district, well worth We seem to find the people more friendly in the north of England, and the prices of food and going out generally lower than down south. The pace of life is slower and more what we enjoy, perhaps that is why we love this place so much! |
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