zondag 12 juni 2016

In the footsteps of ....











Whenever I go on holiday, I try to combine nature with culture. To me it's the perfect mix to make my days out a success.
Last week, when in the Lake District in England, my two friends and I managed to do a bit of both.

We followed in the footsteps of William Wordsworth the poet, of  Beatrix Potter the author and illustrator and of John Ruskin, art patron and critic. All passed away a long time ago, but the homes, gardens and interiors they created, the hills they walked on, are still there for us to visit, to enjoy, to learn from and get inspired by.

We made some beautiful walks too, near Coniston, Ambleside, Grasmere, Rydale and Tarn Hows. Starting off at seven o'clock in the morning and finishing before noon. Because of the warm weather, with temperatures over 25 degrees Celsius, this was the best way to enjoy the countryside and not get too hot and tired. In a local newspaper one of the headlines read that we had: 'One of the best weekends ever'. I don't know what 'ever' means, but it made me realise how lucky we were. There is a reason for those hills to be soooo green!

The coming months I will be showing you some more photo's now and then, but this is it for now. Hope you had a wonderful week too.

Happy week ahead!

Love,

Madelief x


Grasmere: photo 1, 17, 22 -  Tarn Hows: photo 2, 7, 9, 10 -  Hawkshead: photo 3,  6, 19, 20  - Rydala: 8, 11, 14,  18, 26 - Brantwood: photo 13, 23, 24 - Holehird gdns, Windermere: photo 15, 16 - Hill Top: 25














44 opmerkingen:

  1. oh it's fabulous - I am visiting Beatrix Potters house and area later this year - it looks like I won't be disapointed!

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  2. This is such a beautiful part of England. Scenic, lush and enchanting. Your photos just draw me in, Madelief. I look forward to enjoying more. Cheers from DC!

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  3. Oh my.. such beautiful photos, my friend! You are so lucky to visit there! I loved the shot of the lace on the windowsill.. so amazing. You have such an eye! Thank you so much for sharing that place I doubt I'll ever get to see myself. Enjoy your holiday. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  4. Madelief, I'm so happy you were able to see the Lake District in such beautiful weather - of course it's always lovely but in sunshine it's awesome. Lovely photos of you too.

    I'm just home from 3 weeks in Ireland - if you've not been there put it on your 'wish list', it's the most beautiful place! We too had sunshine most days - only one really wet day which is unusual for the island.

    Hugs - Mary

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  5. Wat is dit een prachtige streek in Engeland! Bij het meer is het ook al zo mooi en inderdaad, het is er bijzonder groen. Jullie hebben dus enorm geboft met het warme weer...ach...blijkbaar hadden jullie dat verdiend ;-). Ik vind de foto's al om van te smullen, laat staan dat je er daadwerkelijk doorheen gewandeld hebt. Een heerlijke week om met veel plezier op terug te kijken.

    Veel liefs, Ingrid

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  6. Wonderful and so glad you had great weather.
    The Lake District is so pretty.

    Have a great week,
    Carolyn

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  7. Beautiful photos of a beautiful area and you were certainly very lucky with the weather!

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  8. Dank je wel voor deze prachtige toer in een stukje geschiedenis van Engeland.
    Ik heb genoten hoor!
    Fijne dag
    Yolanda

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  9. Your photos are lovely Madelief, you always suceed in giving them the 'Madelief magic touch' - a few wild flowers besides your hat, shadows of lace on the windowsill.
    Delighted that you enjoyed the beautiful Lake District, you have now whetted my own appetite for my forthcoming trip too - hope I get good weather - fingers crossed.

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  10. Het Lake District, zucht....wat mooi, het staat ook nog op mijn lijstje.
    En dat was goed getroffen met het weer, want ja waar het groen is valt genoeg regen.
    Bedankt voor de schitterende toer door het gebied van één van mijn favoriete dichters William Wordsworth.
    Fijne week!
    Janneke

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  11. Totally inspiring my friend. You composed a wonderful idea to show us the places where great artists SAW things that evolved into poetry, a children's classic, and fine literature. The words that evoke these ideas come from somewhere visual, and here it is. GORGEOUS inspiration from the old plastered walls of the cottages to the worn earth on the paths leading to tranquil paradise. Absolutely striking. Come to see my June experience when you have a chance. HUGS! Anita

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  12. Oh how beautiful! I loved seeing it all.

    Have a great week ~ FlowerLady

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  13. Wordsworth, Potter, and Ruskin! Marvelous footsteps to walk in. I love to combine nature and culture when I travel too. This is inspiring--I look forward to more. xo Jennifer

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  14. Dear Madelief, I knew that you would have a grand time in the Lakes, and am so glad that the weather was so good. Having thoroughly enjoyed these photographs, my greedy eyes now look forward to your next post. xo

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  15. Wat heerlijk! Daar wil ik ook nog wel eens heen! XX Esther

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  16. It looks like you had a wonderful time! I can't wait to see more of your photos of the area. Have a wonderful week!

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  17. Mooi hoor.....zo prachtig daar."..welkom thuis.....fijne week liefs Ria x

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  18. I'm glad you had a wonderful time and good weather too. It is still one area of England I will love to visit. I could also see the special "Madelief " touch to the Lake district in your pictures. I loved the reflection of the lace curtains and the acqua green colour of that wall. Sarah x

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  19. Veel plezier daar! Groetjes Hetty

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  20. Too much! The photos are gorgeous. And to return to Wordsworth's home through you, just made my day. I'd go back and back and back. Looking forward to more photos. I have only fading memories of his big house since we were not allowed to take photos. You had a wonderful holiday.

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  21. Dear Madelief, you have such a beautiful way of writing about our lovely countryside! Your photos really portray a sense of history and make me feel like I need to visit them myself so I can experience its beauty as well. So glad you had lovely weather and you were able to get to see so much breathtaking countryside. Have a lovely week. Sharon

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  22. So glad you had a wonderful time!! I was great seeing your pictures pop up on IG, I really enjoyed them! The Lake District is one of my most favourite places so I am glad you liked it too!

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  23. Jullie hebben weer prachtige plekken bezocht, echt genieten om naar je foto's te kijken! Lieve groetjes

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  24. Dearest Madelief,
    That was again a perfect trip and you juggled the culture and nature optimal, hence beautiful photos.
    So happy for you.
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  25. Bonjour chère amie,

    Un séjour fantastique avec des balades bucoliques qui accompagnent la connaissance... Les deux réunis j'aime ça aussi !
    Merci pour le partage de vos merveilleuses photos. Je suis sous le charme.

    Gros bisous ��

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  26. How beautiful, dear Madelief! Thank you for taking us along on your early morning walks in the lovely countryside. Every photo is so charming.....I enjoyed every one. Sending hugs xo Karen

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  27. Как это удивительно и прекрасно!

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    1. Thank you for your kind words! I love your blog. There are a lot of inspiration and beautiful colors.

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  28. Oh, als ik dit zie word ik een beetje jaloers. Zo mooi om daar te lopen...
    Ik ga wel altijd met mijn zus maar die kan heel moeilijk lopen dus echt lange wandelingen worden het niet, maar waar je ook bent er is altijd wel ergens wat moois te zien. Prachtige foto's.

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  29. Toen wij vorig jaar in het Lake District waren, verbleven we iets meer naar het noorden, bij Ullswater. Maar wat is het een prachtig gebied hè? Ik zou er zo maanden kunnen blijven.
    Je hebt weer zulke mooie foto's gemaakt. Wij deden alles met de auto, maakten zo een groot rond in het district en genoten van heel veel andere dingen. Bijna gingen we naar het huis van Beatrix Potter, maar het was al te laat in de middag daarvoor.
    Dank voor het delen, ik waande me weer even terug in dat prachtige gebied.
    Fijne dag,
    liefs,
    Mirjam

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  30. super mooie fotos madelief en ook redelijk mooi weer zie ik wat leuk een echte cultuur bezoekje van dichters schrijvers schilders ben benieuwd na de fotos

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  31. Your photos are absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for sharing this lovely tour. :)

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  32. Oh how lovely....such gorgeous pictures of places I know so well....seen through your eyes!! I am so glad you had a lovely time in the Lake District and that you had sunny, even hot (!) weather too! I have been there sometimes when it has been hot and sunny but more often than not in the rain. I love it there in all weathers and am so looking forward to your photos to come as you share them with us.
    Happy new week.
    Helen xox

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  33. I love the Lake District and your photos take me back to my vista there! IT is a magical place and the history, scenery and people make it so very special.

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  34. Such perfection in each photo Madelief; every time I come back to see you, your photos show me something new. Oh that lace curtain, what a perfect moment! Thank you so much for visiting my blog. YOU inspire me!

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  35. I only spent one day in the Lake District, but it was enchanting and calls for me to return. It is beautiful there.

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  36. The photos are so beautiful!
    Hugs, Manuela

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  37. dear Madelief,

    How wonderful that you got to go and visit all these amazing places and follow in the footsteps of these wonderful people. So lovely that you had beautiful weather too. I loved seeing your gorgeous photos.
    hugs
    Carolyn

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  38. les poétes des lacs
    quel bonheur de pouvoir visiter ces lieux
    mon préféré c'est Coleridge et Southey qui a écrit " boucles d'or et les 3 oursons"
    un endroit magique
    bon dimanche
    bisous

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  39. The Lake District has to be one of my favorite places -- for the beauty yes, but also for the history that resides there with the lives of those artists and writers. No wonder they were inspired to write with the scenes they saw before them each day. So glad you got to go and had such marvelous weather!

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Thank you for your lovely words.