Our approach to the city of Chester was met with an expanse of tidal mud flats. It appeared as if the Dee River had been emptied. An impressive sight, but one we weren't able to photograph because of a stopping prohibition on the A55. The river defines the border between Wales & England.
From Chester to Liverpool we passed through the industrial heartland of England. Not such a welcoming sight. While making a vital contribution to the country's economy, the factories' emissions would have been doing little for the well being of the planet. Gone were the interesting cloud formations. They had been replaced with a pall of smog.
Further north, on our approach to Kendal, we welcomed the return of undulating green hills & farming country. A coffee break at Kendal allowed time for the planning committee to approve a visit to Ambleside, Hawkshead & Coniston.
Ambleside is a major centre at the northern end of Lake Windemere. The onset of rain cut short our visit, but we plan to return during our stay. At Hawkshead we visited The Beatrix Potter Gallery. It was here Beatrix Potter wrote some of her famous children's stories. Her first, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, wrtten in 1893, was a favourite of Kate's & Jane's. Mine too!
Coniston is where Sir Donald Campbell set a water speed record and later died in 1967.
Again the rain spoilt an opportunity to explore this area. I expect we will revisit another day.
Today my ability to multi task was put to the test. I am now able to map read, watch the road, remind the driver to centre the vehicle, except when he's navigating a lane, take in the scenery, make notes for my journal and make a 'dash to turn' the laundry!
We almost had an accident on the M6! Fortunately she was watching that to which he should have been paying attention. Without pedals she was unable to do little other than brace for impact and offer a 'LOOK OUT!' He did. Another just in time moment!
We have arrived at Bowland Bridge. The Hare & Hound, a 17th century coaching inn, now a pub, is home for the next four days. We have a spacious attic room with an ensuite larger than our bathroom at home. It has recently been refurbished & refurbished very well. It seems incongruous with the public areas of downstairs.
I have claimed tomorrow morning for R&R.
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