| England --- 1976 |
After about ten days in Ireland we took the ferry across the Irish Sea to Holyhead, in
northwestern Wales. From there we took a train along the northern coast of Wales, passing the
huge Caerfon Castle, some villages with unpronounceable (and unspellable) names, and several
beaches with many trailers parked in adjoining fields. After about two hours on the train we
arrived at the English town of Chester, where we enjoyed staying for a day or two.
northwestern Wales. From there we took a train along the northern coast of Wales, passing the
huge Caerfon Castle, some villages with unpronounceable (and unspellable) names, and several
beaches with many trailers parked in adjoining fields. After about two hours on the train we
arrived at the English town of Chester, where we enjoyed staying for a day or two.
Main street in Chester, Cheshire County, England
Changing of the guard in Chester
Guests arriving for a wedding, Chester, England
From Chester we went by train to the village of Windermere in the Lake District, a scenic English
vacation area near the Scottish border. The Lake District is truly beautiful, rolling hills with green
fields dotted by white sheep, several large lakes, picturesque villages, lightly traveled country
roads, and many nice walking paths. The area served as the home of several outstanding authors. We
had interesting walks to visit the former homes of Beatrix Potter, Samuel Coleridge, and William
Wordsworth.
vacation area near the Scottish border. The Lake District is truly beautiful, rolling hills with green
fields dotted by white sheep, several large lakes, picturesque villages, lightly traveled country
roads, and many nice walking paths. The area served as the home of several outstanding authors. We
had interesting walks to visit the former homes of Beatrix Potter, Samuel Coleridge, and William
Wordsworth.
Lake Windermere
Another view of Lake Windermere
Where shall we walk next?
American tourist in the English Lake District. British
law allows the public to use paths crossing private fields.
law allows the public to use paths crossing private fields.
Alongside our bed & breakfast
in the village of Windermere
in the village of Windermere
On the passenger ferry connecting several towns on the
shores of Lake Windermere
shores of Lake Windermere
We enjoyed a relaxed week or so in the Lake District. It was a pleasant area to be in. We walked
on many of the beautiful paths connecting charming villages, and visited the former homes of noted
writers, as well as restaurants and pubs.
From the Lake District we took a train to London, and there got on a flight to New York.
on many of the beautiful paths connecting charming villages, and visited the former homes of noted
writers, as well as restaurants and pubs.
From the Lake District we took a train to London, and there got on a flight to New York.