Today was a short and easy walk from Stonethwaite to Keswick, mostly along the shores of Derwentwater. It was drizzly and gray, as it was to be for much of the rest of our time in England. We had a tea and scone stop in a small village. The lake and surrounding fells are obviously popular with walkers and bikers, even on a not-so-great day.Keswick is a somewhat dreary market town (maybe it was only the weather?) in the shadow of Skiddaw, a peak we actually never saw the top of while we were there. The market was in full progress when we walked into town and the streets and restaurants were full of people. We did not take great advantage of it - had showers, a light meal, and early to bed.
One of the things we love about the long-distance walking is that each day can be so different. This was quite a contrast to the day before. We seem to have taken only one photo the whole day - Sheila checking out a large wooden sculpture of a pair of hands along the lake shore.
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