Looking Back - part 2

April saw Malcolm and I returning from a few days in the Lake District, where we'd had some nice walks along the Lancaster Canal...

and paid our respects to Malcolm's late father, on Orrest Head.

We enjoyed the views as we walked along lake Windermere...

and the all the spectacle of Aira Force.

Crossing the border, we also took in some of the delights of the coast around Dumfries and Galloway.

Our return journey, was made even more scenic, by a late fall of snow the night before (a sustaining Cortado was needed to keep out the chill.)

Things soon turned more Spring-like and the insects were buzzing...

and the Bluebells were ringing!

By May, we were enjoying some lovely weather and some long walks in the sunshine.

Everything was bursting into flower...

and the Azaleas on Shipley Hill were looking fabulous.

Not forgetting our neighbourly, bunny-sitting duties, selecting some choice leaves for their lunch.

June, saw the lakes around Straw's Bridge, Mapperley and Osborne's Pond, alive with ducklings and proud mothers.

The Common Terns at Straw's Bridge, were busy looking after their chicks...

and the Peacock at Mapperley, was master of all he surveyed.

Whilst this cheeky little Tufted Duck, kept a close eye on us!

Our back garden was filled with the scent of Palm flowers and the buzzing of bees enjoying their nectar.

Of course, June is always Bee Orchid time.

June, also found us exploring the delights of the South Coast. Particularly, the charming little town of Rye

Being great fans of the original C4 series of E. F. Benson's Mapp and Lucia, we had fun spotting all the filming locations.

 and the weather was perfect!

We were not so lucky with the weather when we visited Durdle Dor...

 

 and Lulworth Cove

 But even allowing for the downpours, we had a lovely few days there too.

Stick around, for part three tomorrow.