The Lake District looks beautiful in all seasons. At least, that is my perception; although I must admit that perhaps the reason why I have such a predisposition for the Lakes is due to the fact that my family and … Read More
Lake Windermere views from Blenheim Lodge
Bowness-on-Windermere and Windermere
I wonder sometimes about the number of similar or identical names that are given to towns, cities, villages and hamlets in one country, not to mention many countries in the world. For example, a search for ‘Windermere’ will not only … Read More
Visiting ‘our home from home’
Hubby and I said goodbye this morning to some guests dear to our hearts. Heather, her husband, and her mother hail from Northern Ireland and they have been visiting us now for the last 10 years. Her mother always says … Read More
The many faces of Lakeland waters
There are numerous bodies of water in the Lake District, with some of them still remaining unnamed to this day. Lakeland waters contribute to some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world. In fair weather or foul, in winter … Read More
Lake District break with Lake Windermere views
It has been a very busy week thus far, especially with the Bank Holiday and Jubilee long weekend rolled into one plus the school holidays. However, as the week comes to an end, the kids will be returning to school … Read More
Visitor’s map of Bowness and Windermere
I was thinking today that publishing a tourist’s map of Bowness and Windermere on my blog might be helpful to visitors wanting to find out more about these two places in the English Lake District. Blenheim Lodge is pinpointed on … Read More
See Lake Windermere from our windows
I am currently sitting in the lounge with a mug of coffee and glancing out of the windows to a calm and beautiful Lake Windermere – no rain, no wind, just a serene Lake with bright blue and white clouds … Read More
My first post!
This is exciting – my first post on a blogging site! It took ages for a non-technical person like me just to learn how to navigate this blog system, and I am not sure I have the hang of it … Read More