CMS Link Visit @ Dewsbury Minster, W. Yorkshire ❤️
Yesterday, October 10, was St. Paulinus’ Day, the date Paulinus of York died in AD 644, though he didn’t die in York, but in Rochester where he later became bishop, and where he is buried. Paulinus got around quite a … Continue reading CMS Link Visit @ Dewsbury Minster, W. Yorkshire ❤️
CMS Link Visit @ Sedbergh, Cumbria ❤️
Ah Sedbergh, such a lovely town, where the streets are so empty early on a Sunday morning, and where the smell of bacon lingers in the air from all the delicious breakfasts on the go (which might explain the empty … Continue reading CMS Link Visit @ Sedbergh, Cumbria ❤️
North of the Border…
Scotland, ah what a great country ~ where even the peacock butterflies pose for a photo! I was just there for 10 days, first getting my travel injections, and then moved on visiting friends. It’s a beautiful place! Spent most … Continue reading North of the Border…
Townend Farm House @ Troutbeck, Lake District
Troutbeck Village, here in the Lake District, has a famous 17th-century farmhouse, called Townend, owned by the National Trust (NT). Most houses owned by the National Trust are on the scale of stately homes so this one is tiny in … Continue reading Townend Farm House @ Troutbeck, Lake District
Great Gable: Grand Finale of Summer 2022! ❤️
With autumn champing at the bit to arrive in full force, so this past Friday, September 16 was like a Grand Finale of my Lake District summer! Blessed with incredibly clear views and sunshine all day – though also a … Continue reading Great Gable: Grand Finale of Summer 2022! ❤️
👑 A Country in Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II ❤️
It’s been quiet on the waterfront at Bowness-on-Windermere this week, as the Lake District starts to show signs of autumn, with cooler mornings, early morning mists lingering over the lake, and darker evenings. After a summer of endless visitors, many … Continue reading 👑 A Country in Mourning for Queen Elizabeth II ❤️
Summer in the Lake District: Making the Most of those Mountains!
Summer in the Lake District certainly has given us a wide variety of weather. When the weather’s good and there’s a free day, I’m making the most of it all and exploring the Lake District mountains, sometimes with family members, … Continue reading Summer in the Lake District: Making the Most of those Mountains!
Morecambe Bay Across the Sands!
Beautiful but treacherous, Morecambe Bay is a place of startling contrasts! Attractive beaches invite us to explore further but are surrounded by signs warning of ‘extreme danger’ ~ it’s known for its gentle waves and miles of shimmering sand, but … Continue reading Morecambe Bay Across the Sands!
Happy National Afternoon Tea Week!
This past week, August 8-14, has been National Afternoon Tea Week, held in the second week of August each year ~ and yesterday I was delighted to be invited to a very special Afternoon Tea Party. It was amazing! And … Continue reading Happy National Afternoon Tea Week!
Catherine Lee 