We set off for two lovely short walks along the lake - Friars Crag Circular (where we found a monument to John Ruskin, a contemporary of Wordsworth) and then back through Cockshot Wood. It was a beautiful day, the most sun we've seen since we began our hike.
Andrew suggested we take a bus and travel a round trip which ventured over Honister Pass then along the sublime Buttermere. The Honister Slate mine, offering underground tours (not my cup of tea!) is located here. The popular 309 km Coast to Coast hiking trail passes through here. The bus fare was only 3 quid each, so away we went after purchasing a meal deal at the local grocer. Well, for almost 2 hours we bounced along a one lane road, very often meeting up with other vehicles, which either had to back up to let us go through or move over as far as possible so we didn't take the side mirrors off. The twists and turns were enough to convince us that we should eat our lunch after we returned. We met a logging truck at one point and I wasn't sure how that was going to work out - there was about 3 inches between him and us. However, the views were incredible and the fells were straight up with lots of rock scree, meeting the sky at the top. We managed to get back safely, but I must say my legs were a bit unsteady getting off the bus. I just hope they pay that bus driver well - every day at work must be exciting for him.
This afternoon we took it easy and then had a light supper. Andrew is talking about climbing Catbells tomorrow but he may be doing it solo - I have a mental block about donning my boots again. We'll see.
Andrew communing with a Field Maple tree; we have seen many majestic specimens, often standing alone in a field of sheep.
Another post box - this one was a bit fancier - an Edward VII installed 1901-10.
The ferry that runs from this side of the lake to deposit hikers that want to climb the fells on the other side.
Where earth meets sky.
Closing another day full of thankfulness that we get to do this together.
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