It was my pleasure to welcome my friends Helmut and Katharina from Illmitz, Burgenland, Austria, to Maalie Court for a few days. Illmitz is on the border of Austria and Hungary close to the Seewinkel National Park where I go to conduct birds surveys.
The visit coincides with the blooming of the very first daffodils,
for which Cumbria is noteworthy from the poetry of William Wordsworth
Helmut and Katharina enjoy the view of Esthwaite Water,
their first lake in the Lake District
Soon they are observing the local bird life
Negotiating a bridge over the beck at Crummock Water
The dry stone walls, characteristic of the north of England,
is a source of fascination
And what better way to end a day exploring in the Lake District
than to sample a pint of Real Ale in the Black Dog pub
Lovely, lovely photos - especially love the stone walls!!!
ReplyDeleteMe too. Love the stone walls. You do wonders with that Box Brownie of yours.
ReplyDeleteLove the pics mate! and the Black dog too!
ReplyDeleteThose stone walls surely caught my eye as well. Terrific photograph. May I borrow it for my facebook? And with the caption of course.
ReplyDeleteThanks for comments everyone!
ReplyDeleteOf course, Donsands, go ahead, I'm flattered :-)
I was going to put something about the stone walls too, but got beaten to it by everyone.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant photos.
mate- are you drinking pink beer!!?????
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