Loughrigg Fell
The British Trip
September 16, 2022: Ambleside, England. Loughrigg Fell, with fells, meadows, lakes, caves, and pubs may make the “Top-10-MnJ-Hikes” list. Outstanding!
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The Catbells
The British Trip
September 15, 2022: Keswick, England. Today we climbed up and up to the Summits of Catbells and Maiden Moor, with views over the Derwentwater. Brilliant!
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Castlerigg Stone Circle
The British Trip
September 15, 2022: Keswick, England. On a green plateau surrounded by high fells stands the Castlerigg Stone Circle, with sheep in constant vigil.
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The Pencil Museum
The British Trip
September 15, 2022: Keswick, England. Yes, we are in the beautiful English Lakes District, and went to the Pencil Museum. And found a history full of intrigue!
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The White Cliffs of Dover
The British Trip
August 20, 2022: Dover, England. I recall sitting in music class as a kid and singing the old folk song and wondering “where the heck are Harlem and Dover?”
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Julie the Minor
The British Trip
August 23, 2022: Dorking, England. We were just leaving Dorking when we met Julie, the Minor, as she was leaving for France. And fine old gal she was!
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