Grizedale Forest

Sunday, 31st July

Grizedale Forest is changing: no more art I think. Instead there is tree-top navigation, which I think might interest Ricky. Also more bike paths being made. We walked on one, which was not yet complete and it was lovely. A much more interesting way to the other side of the forest than the official walking road. It was a nice day, nice weather and a nice walk. We had no idea where we were going, just kept following the path. How surprized we were to come across the elephant, painted on the rock. From there we knew where we were. Grizedale is a magical place for me. It has been a long time since we have visited it. Strange to see, Living Wood surrounded by so much bracken. This has brought back many memories; of all the people we have brought here before.

Visited Ambleside flower and craft show, which was at Grasmere, and did country show type things. Bought a book about Herdwicks (research for novel) and a hand-crafted necklace (for which I have nothing that will go with it). Somewhere in one of the tents, we also aquired some banana sauce and some herb mixtures to make salad dips! We got carried away really!