- On Saturday morning we drove to Bowness-on-Windermere (with a short stop for a ball of yarn in Cockermouth, when we bumped into Emily and Becca about to go looking at wedding dresses).
- We caught the boat cruise to Lakeside, then a minibus to the transport museum. We didn't look at the cars this time (except through the window) but had our sandwiches beside the weir, followed by tea and yummy brownie in the cafe.
- The return boat trip was quite a bit colder, but this time we could hear the commentary better and enjoyed looking at all the posh houses on the lakeside.
- We checked into the hotel (Hotel Belsfield, just above the landing area) which had stunning views across the water and over the town. Our room was towards the back, but still with nice surroundings and a bottle of wine waiting for us.
- We didn't stop to drink that though... Andrew had booked tickets for the cinema to see "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel". We were the only online booking, so they were waiting for us! It was a lovely old-fashioned cinema, complete with an intermission after the adverts and trailers. I really enjoyed the film too - full of life, colour and very much a feel-good movie.
- Tapas at Bodega's near the lake. I love this style of eating - a delicious Rioja with chorizo, chicken, mediterranean veg, Spanish omelette, salad and plenty of bread. It's not so often that we can have a meal out together when neither of us is driving, and I do enjoy being able to relax over good food.
- On Sunday morning we enjoyed a cooked breakfast at a window table overlooking the grounds & lake, then I repacked my overstuffed suitcase to make it slightly easier for going away this week.
- The sun was shining!
- Finally... shopping in Bowness, lunch in the car while we waited for my colleagues, then I was off to Sweden again.
I've very much enjoyed a night away, when we could properly relax together. I feel so blessed to live in this part of the world.
