Grabbed breakfast at Starbucks and caught the train from Central Station in Glasgow to Oxenholme. The took train to Windermere. We walked 1 1/2 miles to Holmlea Guest House.
After getting situated I got permission to set of on my own...
I had my heart set on walking to Grasmere to see the Heaton Cooper Studio, a studio that showcases a family of artists. But, it turned out, the walk was unrealistic so I caught an "open" bus (top floor of the double decker bus was open to the elements).
This was a beautiful way to wind one's way through the Lake District. It truly was beautiful. High, green hills laced with stone fences and sheep; the lakes sparkling. Grasmere was the haunt of the great poet Wordsworth.
Arrived in Grasmere and visited the Heaton Cooper Studio. It was very inspiring for me and I hope to help our family create a studio that shares the "beauty of Camano Island with the world"...
After the Studio, I visited a bookstore that has been in existence for 100 years. I bought books for everyone in our family, including, for me a collection of the poems and writings of Wordsworth. I spoiled myself with Tea, a scone, clotted cream, butter and jam as I read Wordsworth:
Surprised by Joy, impatient as the wind
I turned to share the transport but with who
You long buried in the silent tomb
Caught the bus back to Holmlea....
Around 9pm we all walked down to Lake Windermere. There was a sunset over the water, and the swams rested on the shore...
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