They all said, "oh you are going to the Lake District, well its gonna be rainy." Couldn't have been more wrong. Overcsat at times sure, but plenty of blue sky and nary a drop of the wet stuff... unless you include single malt within that terminology.
​Stand out historical moment was Dalemain House. Still lived in by the owners and brimming with amazing photographs and artifacts from across the decades, its a must see if in the area for my money. 12GBP entry was well worth it. 

Coming in a close second was the holiday house of one Beatrix Potter. Yes she of Peter Rabbit fame write the classic tales whilst escaping the hassles of Londinium. Another magnificent garden tended with love.

The house has been kept as it was lived in by Beatrix PotterAlway looking for a different angle, I wonder how many selfies have been taken using this convex mirror... probably not too many...

On display a copy of the original initial ideas for Peter Rabbit.., and Floppsy and Moppsy...and Mr McGeregor!

Not sure if Wordsworth himself is buried here. He is probably somewhere like Westminster Abbey but the members of the family appear to have been buried here...

Back in London, the view from our room at Citizen M... not too shabby.

When in London I do like to spend a few hours at the V&A. Particularly the stain glass section from 12-15th centuries...

For the first time, the Kew Gardens made it into our itinerary.  Quite a garden and glassmaker/artist Chris Chihully art works were placed throughout the site.

Next to the V&A is the Natural History Museum. Another one worthy of a visit. There is an awkward relationship with the historical sites and museums of London as a percentage from the proceeds from gambling is what ensures that entry is free. A vexed reality.