One the second day, we bought a small booklet on 10 walks around Ambleside. Picking the easiest yet interesting one, off we went. Soon after walking up a hill, we saw a hint that there was a waterfall nearby.
Walking further on, we saw a mini-fall. Our Oooh's filled the air. Not only was this view pretty, but the architecture of the houses around were too. Most of them had a set of steps that led to a small platform overlooking the fall and stream. We can only dream that the platform is for putting chairs and a table down for a Sunday morning breakfast or a cup of tea in the evening, weather permitting ofcourse.
Ohh! Almost there! This scene reminded me of a wallpaper picture we had in our bedroom when I was a kid in Calcutta. The similarity was astonishing! (Mummy, what do you think?)Also, notice the strikingly beautiful green moss?
Ta Da! Let the drums roll! Let the trumpets blow!
We walked all the way up to the top of the fall and across. On the way down, I saw the strangest tree stump. Can you guess what lay embedded in the stump-face? Notice how the sun shines in all its glory?
Remember the picture of the mossy rocks? Well we walked back down on the other side of the fall, where there was a picnic table. How could we possibly not have a picnic? What about food supplies? Ha ha! We had come fully prepared for unexpected picnicing opportunities. Enjoying the beauty that surrounded us, we indulged in fresh Ambleside bakery bread, cranberry wensleydale, apple and cinnamon wensleydale (which is even better!), water crackers and some (western) chutney!! Perfect!
Two minutes after the photo was taken, it started snowing heavily and we had to dash off back into town. Weren't we lucky, lucky, lucky? The weather had the patience to let us have our lunch!
Walking further on, we saw a mini-fall. Our Oooh's filled the air. Not only was this view pretty, but the architecture of the houses around were too. Most of them had a set of steps that led to a small platform overlooking the fall and stream. We can only dream that the platform is for putting chairs and a table down for a Sunday morning breakfast or a cup of tea in the evening, weather permitting ofcourse.
Ohh! Almost there! This scene reminded me of a wallpaper picture we had in our bedroom when I was a kid in Calcutta. The similarity was astonishing! (Mummy, what do you think?)Also, notice the strikingly beautiful green moss?
Ta Da! Let the drums roll! Let the trumpets blow!
We walked all the way up to the top of the fall and across. On the way down, I saw the strangest tree stump. Can you guess what lay embedded in the stump-face? Notice how the sun shines in all its glory?
Remember the picture of the mossy rocks? Well we walked back down on the other side of the fall, where there was a picnic table. How could we possibly not have a picnic? What about food supplies? Ha ha! We had come fully prepared for unexpected picnicing opportunities. Enjoying the beauty that surrounded us, we indulged in fresh Ambleside bakery bread, cranberry wensleydale, apple and cinnamon wensleydale (which is even better!), water crackers and some (western) chutney!! Perfect!
Two minutes after the photo was taken, it started snowing heavily and we had to dash off back into town. Weren't we lucky, lucky, lucky? The weather had the patience to let us have our lunch!
7 comments:
Great pictures! It sounds like it was one of those perfect just lovely in a good and ordinarily wonderful way. I like you two.
Thanks Colleen! It so was! Simple and very nice!
Teehee, likewise, my dear friend, likewise.
Hearty wishes, A.
Looks wonderful! I love those kinds of hikes. Especially when you get to run all the way home to hot chocolate and fuzzy blankets!
Hey Talena! Doesn't it just? Back to hot chocolate and fuzzy blankets? No no! I believe the room had a bottle of red and an ensuite spa bath with a double glazed skylight above it.
Mmmmm. It feels like a dream.
How could weather gods forget that you had come from a far off place to appreciate the natural beauty of the surroundings ? Beautiful pictures!
Mummy, you're right. They couldn't forget! Thank you. We have to go to Ambleside together one day. With canvasses and paints.
Hey Ace.
saw your question at Talena's blog.. i will be going to Calcutta. Thats where i am from.. well.. part of me that is!
are you from Delhi originally? Are you getting engaged? if so Congratulations! if not.. err umm. pardon my foot.
i moved here to Nashville when i got married 2 years ago.
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