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South Lakes Safari Zoo – A Christmas Present Experience

South Lakes Safari Zoo – A Christmas Present Experience

My Christmas present from Sarah last year was a ‘Penguin Experience’ at South Lakes Safari Zoo. However, due to the Coronavirus lockdown, our original date had been postponed. Finally, in late autumn, the South Lakes Zoo were able to reopen again and begin offering ‘Experiences’. So, Sarah and I re-booked for a September experience. We began by booking an overnight stay in Barrow-in-Furness. By chance, we found Barrow Indian Cuisine, an unassuming place, and enjoyed an excellent evening meal. After…

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Wray Castle – On the Shores of Lake Windermere

Wray Castle – On the Shores of Lake Windermere

Sarah and I enjoy short-weekend breaks away on our birthdays. And this one in September was for mine. Sarah had chosen a B&B in Keswick. So, what better way to start the weekend with a visit to Wray Castle on the way up? 🙂 You can arrive at Wray Castle by car. However, the car park is small so arriving by bus or boat is advised. A boat trip sounded like it would add to the adventure! We arrived at Ambleside’s Waterhead…

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JOGLE Day 7 – Langholm to Grasmere

JOGLE Day 7 – Langholm to Grasmere

After a tough day yesterday JOGLE Day 7 would prove a welcome relief – less miles to cycle and less hills to climb. We had all enjoyed a good nights rest and after a chaotic start where staff kept forgetting what we had ordered for breakfast (though when the correct food arrived it was very enjoyable!) we set off for Carlisle. As has been one of the themes of this JOGLE this was again a ride of two halves. On this occasion the…

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Keswick – A Day Out for Andy’s Birthday

Keswick – A Day Out for Andy’s Birthday

Having enjoyed a few days in Caernarfon for Sarah’s birthday last month which we both thoroughly enjoyed, we now both took a day off work and spent the day at Keswick for Andy’s birthday. The weatherman had predicted heavy rain but this didn’t deter us and we are really glad it didn’t for us the photos below show we had a fabulous day We have visited Keswick recently (here, here and here) however it is always a place that we enjoy returning to since…

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