PAUSE AND REFLECT (10/03/10)

We are back from a fruitless journey. I decided to walk down the west shore of the lake to Otterbield Bay. Due to bridge damage in the November floods this is now an eight mile round trip. What seems like half of it walking through town and down the main road, not my favourite pastime.

We arrived on the far shore and strolled to the aforementioned bay. Despite it’s promising title I have grave doubts that it has ever seen an Otter. We certainly didn’t. Now I had forgotten the map, it would have been as quick to circumnavigate the lake, due to my brain fade we retraced our steps, better that, than lost in forest with no food and nothing to drink.

A total of three frames were exposed, a scintillating walk! This is the best……………

The landing stage at Hawes End.

I thought you were going to be treated to some out takes but remembered we went out at first light, so downloaded the memory card and was pleasantly  surprised. I only hope you are!

Ruined Boat house at Fawepark.

   Fawepark in all it’s early morning glory.

The view down Derwent Water, there’s still some thin ice about.

A Grey Lag Goose soaking up the first rays of sunshine, meanwhile not fifty yards away……………………

       The Swan was still asleep, alright, it may be having a quick peep.

        It’s mate was likewise fast off. I could have done with a long stick to poke it away from the shadow.

I’ve just realised it’s a week since Molly had her hair cut……………………………Here she is…..

         Butter wouldn’t melt herself. She is debating whether to come back as she has just had a good roll in goose crap. She’s not daft, displaying her clean side.

We are here tomorrow so will get out somewhere. I also have to have another go at the handbrake as it still sticks on now and again.