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      Glorious England and a fall

      20th February 

      How many times have you heard someone mutter here in the UK "If it wasn't for the weather I would never leave these shores."  I don't know about you but I have moaned and groaned and said as much myself more times than I have fed my children and I like to feed people, it makes me happy.  But onto the real business, we live in a beautiful and compact country where within the same day you can experience so many different sights and sounds it is totally breath-taking, not to mention all the seasons within 24 hours.

      This half term (a weeks school holiday in February, for you non UK readers) we had plans to holiday en mass as a family.  A first for us.  Location: Lake District  From rural Oxfordshire, where we live in the South of England it is a 5 hour plus drive northwards.  I packed lots of layers and thermals, a girl does not want to be cold.  I needn't have bothered, the weather in UK during a school holiday did what it never does, it was wonderful.

      So this week my five on Friday are all connected with my time this winter holiday with the Lakes, as they are affectionately known here.

      FOOD

      Breakfast and morning view, Hellvelyn
      is just off camera to the right

      Shrove Tuesday in the UK
      was greeted in abundance

      Each night a different tipple was
      sampled, this is the before picture!?!?

      What a British holiday without visiting a local pub,
      the chips here were to die for and so many different varieties



       VIEWS ~ no words just breath taking





















       BUILDINGS

      The cottage we stayed in

      The local village, a walk away

      It may be broken, but it still had its beauty


       ANIMALS

      We were 14 people and 2 dogs

      Spot the small herd of deer, the following
      day we saw a herd of about 30



       INJURY

      What's a walking holiday without a fall? ;)

      I confess to not taking as many photographs as I would normally due to my fall and some of the Five on Friday here are a little tenuous, but I was very keen to share with you the beauty that is our country.  All because today I wanted to take five minutes of my morning to share with you Five on Friday with Amy from Love Made My Home.  Do go and follow the link and see what others all over the world are sharing from their corner today.

      http://lovemademyhome.blogspot.co.uk/

      ♥  Have a wonderful Friday  ♥



      24 comments:

      1. I am so glad that you had such a good time despite your fall. The Lakes are a wonderful place aren't they, especially for families. Some really great moments from your time away, and yes, the views are stunning! Thank you so much for joining in! xx

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        1. Loved joining in Amy. Can't wait to read everyone else's too

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        1. They sure were. So many years since I was last there I had forgotten how rustic and beautiful the Lakes were

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      3. I enjoyed your lovely pictures of the Lake District, one of my favourite places to go. So sorry that you had a fall, but glad that you still had such a good time there.
        Helen xox

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        1. It was a great place to be holed up in. So glad I managed at least one very decent walk But I need to go back soon for more x

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      4. What beautiful scenery! I've never been to the Lake District, but your photos make me want to drop everything and visit!
        Wendy

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        1. If you get the chance you really should. Glad you liked the photos x

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      5. Wow thank you for sharing those gorgeous photos! It's so pretty there! Loved your five on friday!
        Julie

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      6. Enjoyed your 5, always good to get away as a family.
        Love England, we travel there often and always say that but for the weather we'd stay longer.

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        1. I know! It's the weather right! I don't think I would need to leave these shores if the weather was better. We have everything here.

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      7. 14 people and 2 dogs is no joke! I love the views; very breathtaking. Hope you're better soon!

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        1. You are right it was no joke but immensely fun. We managed to all sit together around the table at meal times a tad chaotic but I would do it again at the drop of a hat

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      8. Wonderful photo's of the lakes, the cottage looks lovely
        Clare x

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      9. I love love love your photos!! I want to visit England some day so badly. I'm determined to get there one way or another....definitely on my bucket list.

        So many of those views were gloriously breathtaking. Thanks so much for sharing and hope you had a wonderful holiday. xo

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        1. You are very welcome. So glad you enjoyed them. Here's hoping you make it to England in the not so distant future

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      10. It looks a stunning way to spend half term! I do hope the tipples did not result in the fall and you are recovering now that the schools are almost back! Thanks for sharing those wonderful views xx

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        1. No tipples began after the fall. Unfortunately the fall appended very early on. I'm still not getting used to the silly crutches. But despite it all re holiday was great. Everyone else walked and I pottered about it was incredibly relaxing

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      11. What brilliant photos, Selma, it looks like you had a great family holiday except for the fall. xx

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      12. Selma, this post is both serene and invigorating at once! How cozy your breakfast table looks, with delicious fare and pretty views! I've been to England once, and stayed with my very good friend, Maria, who lives in West Sussex. We visited her hometown of Bath, and that's when my love affair with your country began. I plan to return one day, and that little village in the Lake District is calling my name! Thanks for sharing!

        Poppy
        P.S.: Hope you have a speedy recovery!

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        1. Bath is a wonderful place to visit. It was a good choice. I hope you do make it to the Lakes. They are just wonderful. Recovery is slow but better bit by bit each day.

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