Time to Relax: Lake District

In the weeks leading up to our little Lake District holiday there were discussions about having too many people in the holiday house we had rented out. Chris emailed them and they said that we would be kicked out if we were caught with more than the allowed four. We had 9. The discussion ended up being the laissez-faire Aussies vs those that don't normally do this thing. It ended up being fine, as I knew it would, because as if they were ever going to come check on us.

29th - The trip started out on the wrong foot as we got on the wrong train. But we just got there a little bit later than we planned. When we got there it was pouring, we trudged through the streets of Ambleside for about half an hour or so. I had my massive suitcase because not worried about the weight or size restrictions of aircrafts I packed my doona and pillow into it which was actually quite heavier than I anticipated. We found the place and the house was gorgeous, just like the entire town was. Small houses made of stone along cobbled streets.
The first night Chris and I cooked tea and then we all watched euovision. As it was cold I made banana tea for everyone - imported especially from Istanbul. Eurovision was actually quite entertaining, or at least we made it entertaining. However, the voting process just was way too long for us. We watched it for a good 3 hours or so but it just kept going, all the countries just vote for the countries that they are closest too and for those like England that aren't as European or close relationshipally always miss out. At least generally speaking, but the best act most definitely did not win.



30th - In the morning Chris found a reletively short hike for us which was really nice. It only lasted a few hours but was really hilly so we were all stuffed after it. As bodies of water seem to be a novelty for North Americans Chris and Evan felt the need
 We came back and watched Lord of the Rings for two reasons; in honour of Amber being New Zealandish and knowing barely anything about the movies, and since there were 9 people on our hike we named ourselves the fellowship of the ring. I was Legolas. While we were watching this Evan and mitch went fishing with their £5 fishing rods. They didn't have bait and when they asked near the river the guy replied 'there ain't no fish around here mate'. So he bought a scone and used that. Much to our dismay, shock and horror they didn't catch a thing, but bought fish sticks on the way home which I threw to him so they could say they caught it.


31st - That day we lost Mitch and Emma and were joined for the day instead by Katie and Emily. Mitch had an exam on the 2nd and I don't know what Emma's reason was. But it was good that Katie and Emily could join us, enjoyed hanging out with them some more as our time in Leeds was coming to a close. Chris Anastasia, Amber, Evan and I met them down at Bowness near the lake. We hired a row boat and rowed around the lake for 2 hours, it was just lovely and very picturesque. Evan Chris Ana and I all shared the rowing.

That night amber made her amazing curry and we did the rounds of a few bars. In the morning we left as it was rainy and not real pleasant. We had planned to do another hike but as it the weather was awful, and I had a million and one things to get done in the next few days before Summer Ball I didn't mind too much.