The Lake District and I

Back in June (remember, when it was really raining?) we went camping with a bunch of friends in Dodgson Wood, on the banks of Coniston Water.

This weekend, I finally made the time to go through the photographs and collect a few of them together.

I thought I’d share a handful with you here as I reminded myself that, on this trip, I became more enchanted by the Lakes (I’m one of those people who prefers Scotland).

For the first time in years, I took a stroll alone on the hills for a few hours where my senses were treated to some extraordinary scenes.

Some held beauty in their dankness (think Crow Crag of Withnail and I fame) whereas others were much more classical in their approach — especially when crepuscular rays bathed the landscape in warm, glowing pools of light…

Old Stone Farmhouse, Near Coniston Water, The Lake District
This scene puts me in mind of Crow Crag — ever seen ‘Withnail and I’…?
Peel Island, Coniston Water, Swallows and Amazons, The Lake District
Looking over Peel Island on Coniston Water, focal point of ‘Swallows and Amazons’…
Crepuscular Rays over Coniston Water in The Lake District
Crepuscular rays shine upon some of the locals…
Camping in the rain, Dodgson Wood, Coniston Water, The Lake District
Camping’s often not so good in torrential rain…

To clarify the earlier Withnail and I reference, take a moment to sit back and enjoy this trailer I unearthed from YouTube…

http://youtu.be/xT5qhPoRS9g

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  1. Withnail & I. Best. Movie. Ever. I’ve created a “Wall-O-Withnail” in my computer room, featuring all the vintage items from the movie I have been able to identify, track down, and acquire. You can see my photos of the “WOW” here: http://www.mrssplapthing.blogspot.com (just put “Withnail” in the search bar)