I woke up to the sound of rain this morning. Looked out the window and it was absolutely pouring. Weather predictions promised a better afternoon, so taking our time, we didn't head out until a little after 10:00 a.m. It's not far to go to the Lake District from here in Wigton. We headed for Near Sawrey, a small village, where the home of Beatrix Potter is located. The home, Hill Top Farm, has all of her original furnishings and belongings, including sketches and drawings of her work. Photos scattered about the house of Beatrix, her property and family, are said to be taken by her father. Some of the paintings on the wall were painted by her brother. We were not allowed to take pictures in the house, but took several outside and around the grounds. Check out some posted here for an idea of what we saw.
Lunch was in the tea house next door. We then took the ferry and spent part of the afternoon looking around the village of Ambleside. A quick stop in Keswick on the drive home completed the day. All of these stops are in The Lake District, which has been a favorite area of mine since the first time we traveled to England in the mid 90s. I never tire of it's beauty.
Tomorrow Kari and Chad will travel to London to spend some time looking around before we come home. I'm not quite sure what we will do, but my plan is to take it somewhat easy until Tuesday. On that day, we take the train back to London, stay near Heathrow Airport, and on Wednesday, July 20, we make the long flight back home. This trip, including a 105 mile hike, is almost done. It's time to start the end of this journey!!
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