Monthly Archives: October 2011

5 October. Windy, very windy, dangerously windy at many times In Middleham one finds Richard III castle, his boyhood and favorite one, or so the plaque says. We eschewed the large entrance fee and headed up the hills of North … Continue reading →

4 Oct. Finally cooler with some wind Well, as many of you know I have had my hips fixed and can now walk. Unfortunately QB, an excellent walker, is now in pain with some sort of sharp nerve like spasms … Continue reading →

3 October. Warm again, sunny afternoon Took a city wander day. Bus to Newcastle, about an hours ride. Local bus. Turns out it is the local equivalent of the cracker barrel. Many of the fellow riders shared information with the … Continue reading →

2 October. Cloudy and then the rain snuck up when it was too late for gear. Have accustomed ourselves to warm dry weather we did not take rain gear on the walk. I had a poncho in the car; QB … Continue reading →

1 October warm with some clouds. Headed up lake area to Lake Buttermere. Hilly drive with a pass, Honiston Pass, which has grades of 25% and 20% on theoretically two lane roads but barely wide enough for one car. Much … Continue reading →