Lodore: Ollie’s first boat trip

~ beetleypete

Another reblog from 2016, for the benefit of new followers. More photos of a holiday to The Lake district, in Cumbria,

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All photos are large files, and can be clicked on for detail.

Up early for day two, and I was discovering how to pack my rucksack for the day ahead. Flat things against my back, two one-litre water containers, Ollie’s bowl and food for the day, then my own lunch. A spare top in case it got cold, camera, spare battery, plus a secure bag for keys, money, and any valuables we didn’t want to leave in the holiday flat. By the time I had laced my boots and sorted the backpack it was so hot inside I was pleased to get out into the morning air, heading down to catch the 10 am ferry to nearby Lodore. Ollie had never been on a boat before, but he trotted happily enough along the jetty, and stood next to us as we took our seats in the open section. I got…

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9 thoughts on “Lodore: Ollie’s first boat trip”

  4. I love the Lake District almost as much as I love the North York Moors, which are on my doorstep. It was a joy and a privilege to be able to ‘work’ on The Droving in the Lake District 2 years ago, and it is an integral element in the film. Cheers, Jon.

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