The Lake District is Beatrix Potter, William Wordsworth, and walking country.  We didn't see daffodils or Mr. McGregor but plenty of walkers.  

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Our very own "Duke" captured this photo of Keswick  B&B's from across Hope Park. Ours is about in the middle.

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A 9 hole pitch and putt was across the street.  Hum, my short game does need a bit of work.

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If you are willing and able, you can climb and hike ALL around the lake (Stacy did).

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Some of us took a boat ride part of the way around the Derwentwater Lake and walked back to Keswick.

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Kids were at an Outdoor School and learning boating and hiking.  What a fun school that would be.

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Lee and Norm are departing to climb the 1,480 feet Catbells.  Have fun...

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Keswick is a wonderful plae to holiday and take your best friends.  Tom and I made friends with one on holiday.

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Here's our stop.  We are getting off and walking back.

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Any minute now, Tom will break into song, "the hills are alive, with the sound of music…"

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The hills are alive with foxglove

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I decide to walk the rest of the way back instead of catching the boat.  Bye friends...

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I made it back and only had one slight detour.  

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I feel the same way, wet and dog-tired.

Relaxing at the B&B

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The "dark of night"  doesn't come very early here in the summer.  It was almost 10 pm when I took this out my window.

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Our time in Keswick is about over.  I think we are sad to leave.

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"Yes, I think we should go this way"  Ian says to Tom.  Ian was a terrific bus driver!  Tom was a very, very, very, very, very, VERY good guide, too.

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