Thursday, June 13

After a good nights sleep, we woke up this morning and went on a short hike before the rain came in. We met some lovely people at the top of the hill, and got to meet two goldens, a cocker spaniel named cooper who wanted all of the love, and some doodle mix that was scared of everything and everyone. Coopers parents were two lovely humans from south of London. They are also on Holiday at the moment and we chatted for awhile about our trip so far and where we were going next. It’s been lovely getting to talk to so many people from all over during this trip. Everyone has been so friendly.

After the hike we headed south to the lakes district in northern England. When we got here, we checked into our B&B and then walked to the Kittchen Bar in Hawkshead. They are a taproom that has cats you can sit and play with. Unfortunately the cats had the day off today, so we had to just watch them through a window. They did have some great sours though and the bartender was so wonderful so it was a great time. They had one cat that was named Disco Kev which we obviously loved.

**As I’m typing this I’m sitting in a window bench in front of a large picture window. The rain is falling outside and all I can hear right now is cows throwing an absolute tantrum. Truly a dream situation.**

After the bar, we wandered around town a bit but since it was so rainy, and no one was out and about, everything was closed early for the evening. So here I sit listening to the falling rain, the cows mooing, and the birds chirping in the trees. Between Ireland, the Scottish Highlands, and being here in the Lakes District, I don’t know which one is more magical. With this window seat though I truly feel I could sit here for ages. Especially if I had a good book, and a good glass of wine or whiskey.

Part of me is so ready to be home, and snuggle my babies, and sleep in my own bed, but part of me never wants to leave this place. This trip has been truly unreal in every way, and I can’t wait until the day we get to come back. (Or move here…..)