Day 1 - Ravenglass to Nether Wasdale, 9.5 miles
And we are off....
Trying to decipher the directions
Sheep ahead
The models
Didn't realize he was licking my backpack
That's cow slobber!
1st much needed rest stop
Just avoided an attack
2nd much needed rest stop
That girl
Blue bonnets
The end of day 1 in sight
Day 2 - Nether Wasdale to Buttermere, 13.5 miles
Gail's breakfast
Still in the rain gear
Smiling, not realizing what's in store up ahead
Friendly lil guy
Newborn
Up we go..
Had to summon some courage here
Made it!!
Oh crap, there's another one!!
Now I made it!! Trying REALLY hard not to cry!!
2100' ascent
Now to get down
No let's go up one more time!!
A looong rocky descent
Finally at the bottom
The damage
Day 3 - Buttermere to Keswick, 10 miles
Trivia question: which 2 took a taxi, which 2 hiked?
Locals passing by the hotel
This is a pretty good clue who hiked
Day 4 - a scheduled rest day
Lovely boat ride
A short walk to the waterfall
A scone, coffee and hot chocolate break
I watched the other 3 climb Cat Bells
Went to the outdoor store - got some custom insoles and a lesson on how to tie my boots
Day 5 - Keswick to Dockray, 13 miles
The clouds were pretty low
Not quite Stone Henge but a nice stone circle
Another 2100' ascent, on long rocky, lonely Old Coach Road
Very tempted to join the sheep
Finally hit pavement!
Day 6 - Dockray to Eamont Bridge, 16 miles
They finally got to wear shorts
Had to break out the compass
BIG mistake - thought I was ordering a cheeseburger with onion rings on the side
Pretty sure it was at least 1/2 a pound of meat
DISGUSTING!!
Made it back to Humber Lodge with some minor damage
Just chilling'
Wishing it was a tad warmer
Pretty sure it was at least 1/2 a pound of meat
DISGUSTING!!
Once in a lifetime, that's for sure!
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