I rather like old photographs: black and white, or that faded Kodak camera look of the 1960s to ’80s. They bring back memories of childhood. There was one episode in particular that I remember well: it was of a tiny me, an even tinier sister clutched in the arms by our then maid, and my mother gazing down at semi-wild monkeys in the Singapore MacRitchie Reservoir grounds. Visitors to the park used to bring monkey nuts with them to feed the animals – and my family was no different.

Alas! I have no photographs of these outings to share with my readers. However, I do have a black and white image of our Bowness guest house, Blenheim Lodge, to share here. It was snapped by a former guest who had visited us in 2005.

Blenheim Lodge in the winter of 2005.
Blenheim Lodge in the winter of 2005.

The image above brings back good memories. We had just entered our third year at Blenheim Lodge: still rookies, but gaining in experience day by day. Running a B&B is not an occupation that stands still – there is always so much to learn. Including that of writing a BLOG! Anyway, the guest who took it, Vernon, was an amateur photographer and I think he might have taken this photograph on his second visit. I like the starkness of the Winter sky as it lends itself to the formality of this 19th century building, built three-quarters of the way into Queen Victoria’s reign. However, do let me assure you that our house is far from stuffy, and is in fact a wonderful place to relax and feel at home in!

A guest relaxes with a cuppa in front of the picture window in our lounge. Those lake views are amazing!
A guest relaxes with a cuppa in front of the picture window in our lounge. Those lake views are amazing!

Blenheim Lodge . . . panoramic Lake views, peace and tranquillity, nestled against acres of beautiful fields and woodlands, in the heart of the English Lake District National Park.’

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