First Visit to Cumbria

We have had visitors for a few days. My Goddaughter Emma, her little sister, Rosie and their Mummy Clare. Entertaining a 6 year old and a 3 year old is a great way to get to see some of the sites North Cumbria has to offer.



Eden Ostrich farm, on a beautiful sunny day

There's far more than just ostrich here.



All that sun and fun on Saturday, a bit of culture was called for on Sunday. Keswick Pencil Museum filled the morning nicely



Followed by a visit to Whinlatter forest for a chance to throw stones in the stream. It was another glorious sunny day too.


Monday was even more clear, sunny and still. We woke to find the first Swallow of summer in the garden. What a day for a boat trip! 20 minutes in the car took us to Pooley Bridge where we caught the steamer to Glenridding. The lake was flat calm and the views breathtaking


The Girls seemed to enjoy the ride too

Clare, Emma and Rosie made their way back home to Northamptonshire in the early evening, hopefully they will have enjoyed their first visit to Cumbria (and slept all the way home!)

It's a shame they didn't stay an hour longer to watch the private air display we had as two hercules came up through the valley, skimming the tree tops as they went.