Coniston
Before life went pear shaped we had a lovely time in the Lakes during the second week of half term.
We stayed right next to Lake Coniston at a super wooded site with glades for pitching, where the children could go off exploring and have far more freedom than usual.
Wonderful views with craggy fells rising high above the village
wagtails perched on drystone walls
sunshine reflected in the lake
delicious raspberry Pavlova ice cream from the village shop in Elterwater
Chocolate box cottages we'd love to live in
sun soaked sock knitting
magical dens built by the children
A wonderful family week, relaxing and exploring together.
Your holiday photos are lovely. The Lakes are so beautiful and it looks like you had a great time :)
I love the children's den - we call them Eyeore houses!
xxxx
Posted by: Lesley | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 06:00 PM
I'm afraid I couldn't concentrate on the lovely photos. Too busy fantasizing about Raspberry Pavlova ice cream...
Posted by: Ali | Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 09:53 PM
What lovely pictures, what a lovely place and raspberry pavolva icecream as well.!!!!! I do love the kids hut - just fabulous
Posted by: trisha | Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 05:21 AM
I loooooove the Lakes, I have great memories of university escapes there as well as for my birthday last year!
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Posted by: Sal | Thursday, July 03, 2008 at 02:26 PM
Those photos are just wonderful, I can see why you had such a great time
Kimx
Posted by: kim | Friday, July 04, 2008 at 02:55 PM
Such lovely pictures and the cottgae is so sweet and charming, it looks like a good time was had by all. Being in nature can be so soothing for the soul and so much fun all at the same time. Hope you're doing well.
Dy
Posted by: Dyan | Friday, July 04, 2008 at 04:17 PM
Your pictures are so beautiful that it is almost enough to make me consider my ban on outdoor vacations. As a city girl I am so committed to not getting to close to nature...LOL
Posted by: Renee | Sunday, July 06, 2008 at 06:16 PM
Lovely pics, I love the lakes- did you go camping, if so where was the site?
lisa x
Posted by: periwinkle | Monday, July 07, 2008 at 01:11 PM
Great photos. I loved the den - it made me think of Swallows and Amazons.
Posted by: Funkymonkey | Monday, July 07, 2008 at 02:48 PM
That looks like such a great get away. I would love to live in one of those chocolate box houses too.
Posted by: Angelinaa | Tuesday, July 15, 2008 at 05:51 PM