Got the snaps back from last week's stay in The Lakes. I mentioned it before I left, and wondered how it would go. I see my Dad, Stepmum and half siblings fairly often but it's been a good few years since I went away with them. I had a lovely time, the train journey up was particularly special; one of those fantastically crisp and sunny winter days. The carriages were crowded with the bank holiday rush but all of the passengers were in high spirits and a festive mood. I finished reading Cold Comfort Farm, began On The Road and snacked on turkey sandwiches while looking out of the train windows and grinning to myself.
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somewhere near wolverhampton
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carlisle station
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seascale station. the journey from here was completely bleak but completely beautiful.![](http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs122.snc3/16931_383868800050_707845050_10454609_4040592_n.jpg)
my dad picked me up from the station and we drove back to the cottage. I'd ruled out any notion of a cute cottage to stay in citing it as fantasy so gasped with surprise upon arrival.
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these two lucked out in the present department.
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this was a great little pub. my stepmum left after a meal here to put the kids to bed and my dad and I stayed for some bonding. we got drunk together, he taught me how to roll and we shared rude jokes. I don't see my him as often as I'd like so I'll remember this night with fond memories.![](http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs142.snc3/16931_383868840050_707845050_10454611_3852641_n.jpg)
after a few drinks the guys challenged each other to sing. this was my dad roaring through his rendition of 'the lambton worm', a northumbrian legend.
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it was bloody cold, bloody beautiful.
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crewe station.
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somewhere near wolverhampton
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carlisle station
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seascale station. the journey from here was completely bleak but completely beautiful.
![](http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs122.snc3/16931_383868800050_707845050_10454609_4040592_n.jpg)
my dad picked me up from the station and we drove back to the cottage. I'd ruled out any notion of a cute cottage to stay in citing it as fantasy so gasped with surprise upon arrival.
![](http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs122.snc3/16931_383880875050_707845050_10454821_5058314_n.jpg)
these two lucked out in the present department.
![](http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs142.snc3/16931_383880825050_707845050_10454819_7860302_n.jpg)
this was a great little pub. my stepmum left after a meal here to put the kids to bed and my dad and I stayed for some bonding. we got drunk together, he taught me how to roll and we shared rude jokes. I don't see my him as often as I'd like so I'll remember this night with fond memories.
![](http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs142.snc3/16931_383868840050_707845050_10454611_3852641_n.jpg)
after a few drinks the guys challenged each other to sing. this was my dad roaring through his rendition of 'the lambton worm', a northumbrian legend.
![](http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs122.snc3/16931_383880895050_707845050_10454822_5968507_n.jpg)
it was bloody cold, bloody beautiful.
![](http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs142.snc3/16931_383891655050_707845050_10455111_4039068_n.jpg)
crewe station.
beautiful pictures, the cottage has such a nostalgic feel x
ReplyDeletein a word - amazing.
ReplyDeleteand your dad seems like a really good laugh!
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Seems you all had a great time! That mountain shot is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeletejuliet xxx
Spent xmas in the lakes too, I was in Windermere mostly but Penrith for a day. The snow was so heavy I had to dig my car out, but travelling to Penrith along the M6 was lovely, everything in sight was covered in white snow!
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Ah! The Lambton Worm, a favourite up here in the North-East :). Always fun.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a wonderful time :).
I love the Lake District, have spent some wonderful times there with family and it's always so beautiful! Looks like you had lots of fun :)
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such a lovely photographs!!
ReplyDeletelooks like a perfect trip. I love the lakes. your pictures are amazing. what camera do you use?
ReplyDeleteI think that's the best photo of Crewe station I've ever seen (I live there-it's the closest thing to a historical landmark we have). And On the Road is excellent, brilliant for trains.
ReplyDeletegreat shots! you should start yourself a flickr account if you don't already :)
ReplyDeleteWow it looks like you had an amazing time, such beautiful pictures!
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