A spot of thread crochet in an evening.
A day out in the Lake District (home to my in-laws) that included a trip to Castlerigg stone circle. I'd never been there before, it is stunning - set on a plateau surrounded by some of the highest peaks in Cumbria. We were lucky to visit on the most beautiful bright day - the light was low and a little hazy and there was snow still on the hills.
Grasmere gingerbread. It just has to be done when you're passing Grasmere. It's baked to a secret recipe and, if you've never had it, is hard to describe - it's very gingery, crumbly, crunchy and chewy. The children don't really like it, which is a bonus for me.
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Blue skies, days out, followed by scrummy gingerbread and a cosy evening of crochet - sounds like heaven!!
ReplyDeleteAngie x
Your photos of the stone circle are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your crochet lace too. :)
Looks like you had a great day. I've been to castlerigg a few times but it looks like you had a gorgeous day for it :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Grasmere gingerbread shop - I think having some while you are there makes it taste even more special! x Jane
ReplyDeleteHmmm,that gingerbread sounds delicious. The photo of the stone circle is lovely especially with the snow in the background.
ReplyDeleteAnne xx
What fabulous Happy moments ... !!! xxx
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are taking us along with you, beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteMeredith
Those are very happy photos indeed! I've been to the Lakes a couple of times and it's absolutely beautiful isn't it? Guaranteed to make you feel good!
ReplyDeleteThe stone circle looks too beautiful Victoria, I haven't been up to the Lake District for years, but it's definitely on my "want to re-visit" list. Oh and yay for the blue skies :o) x Penelope
ReplyDeleteGingerbread, yum. Is the stone circle on protected land?
ReplyDeleteIt is on National Trust land (so it is owned and managed by them) but it isn't protected as such as it is very easily accessed.
DeleteI love that shop! Have you tried the Gingerbread wine from them? Superb. xx
ReplyDeleteThe stone circle looks amazing. Your crochet looks beautiful, so delicate.
ReplyDeleteM xxx
I have a recipe for Grasmere Gingerbread (obviously not the secret recipe!) and very tasty it is too!
ReplyDeleteOh yes! Grasmere gingerbread..yummy!
ReplyDeleteStone circle looks amazing.
Love your happy pics this week. Just eaten a piece of my homemade ginger cake for supper but bet its not as scrummy as the Grasmere one, x
ReplyDeleteLovely pics. I love the Lake District I've been there a few times and I find the Castlerigg stone circle a special and magic place. The landscape it's just stunning.
ReplyDeleteLluisa x
That gingerbread is heavenly & such a treat as it can't be bought easily in any shop!
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely to see these gorgeous Lake District pictures, I so love going there! We always have some Grasmere gingerbread too, I love it and the way it is packaged as well. I've never seen the Castlerigg stone circle so I've put it on my 'must visit' list for next time :)
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend.
Helen x
Wow, the photo of Castlerigg is stunning. Haven't been there but I have been to Grasmere to visit Barney's Newsbox and their amazing jigsaw collection. I think I'm one of the few people in the world who isn't that keen on Grasmere gingerbread :-(
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sights and such lovely thread crochet! It looks like a great week.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful grouping of happy things this week. I would like to see that stone circle in person some day.
ReplyDeleteI will never see beautiful Castlerigg - makes me all the happier you shared your trip with your blog readers. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteYour crochet-covered stones are stunning.