The homely smell of slurry

Today we were taken on a guided tour of the Lakes district by some of it's residents... The Buckerfields. Janet showed us the highlights of the area and talked about the history of the area and it's famous residents (such as Beatrix Potter and Wordsworth, just to name a few). She also shared her personal experiences of growing up in the Lakes district. During winter all livestock is housed in barns. The manure and hay from the barn floor is then stored and used as fertilizer in the warmer months giving the area a distinct or if you Janet a familiar, homely aroma.


Throughout our journey we have criss crossed the path of the Olympic torch, usually being a day ahead or behind it. This is Windemere Lake where the torch will be traveling by steam boat tomorrow.

We walked up to the top of Gummers Howe to get an amazing view of the Lakes before we made our way down to the car and drove on to Windemere for a massive picnic lunch.



We were taken out for dinner at the local pub and HOLY CRAP their meals were HUGE! I ordered a gammon and it was bigger then my face!


So much food!

Once again we would like to thank the Buckerfields for their hospitality and letting us sleep under an actual roof.

Jake

Location:Broughton Bec