A Lake That Was Wetter Than Usual

To get to Clevedon I drive North on the M5, Lucy drives South, which can sometimes give one or other … More

Ullswater, bejewelled

Jackie and I went swimming in Ullswater last week. The rain in the morning was so heavy I discovered that, … More

It is Sunday, the Sunday before a bank holiday Monday no less, and I am in Cumbria. Of course it … More

The leaves are just beginning to turn, but they aren’t in the lake yet. What was in the lake was … More

Vobster, yesterday. It was indeed fine weather for ducks. Fortunately there we were to take advantage of it: a flotilla … More