Saturday, 31 October 2009

Back to the Lakes











It seemed like a good idea to take a couple of days off work, for a combined research trip plus pick-me-up. The Lake District really is a wonderful place in which to unwind (as well as a perfect setting for murder mysteries!), and although my trip was all too brief, I felt much the better for it.

We stayed in Keswick, a small town full of charm and character which has not yet featured in the Lake District Mysteries – but soon will! Its setting is magnificent. The bulk of Blencathra isn’t far away, while Derwentwater is a stroll away from the market square.

I’m a great fan of boat trips, and since the weather was good, it was an ideal time for me to have my first sail on Derwentwater, in the launch that travels around the lake, making brief stops at various jetties. It really was quite an idyllic experience, and after the gloom of missing out on the Dagger Awards and a gig in Harrogate last week, it cheered me up no end.

9 comments:

  1. David Cranmer31 October 2009 at 10:21

    Picturesque tranquility. I can see why it cheered you up.

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  2. Anonymous31 October 2009 at 12:14

    Lovely photos, Martin!! Now I'm looking forward even more to your next Lake District mystery : ).

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  3. Elizabeth Spann Craig31 October 2009 at 13:48

    Beautiful pictures. Although the one with the choppy water made me a little seasick. :)

    Elizabeth
    Mystery Writing is Murder

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  4. BooksPlease31 October 2009 at 14:26

    I love the Lake District! We drove through Keswick this summer on our way back from Scotland and wished we could live there!

    Derwentwater looks a bit rough in your photo - I'm not too good in boats!

    Glad you're on the mend.

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  5. R/T31 October 2009 at 14:53

    I am envious. I can almost imagine (as William Wordsworth imagined when he "wandered lonely as a cloud") the endless display of dancing daffodils, continuous as the stars, tossing their heads along the shore of a lake. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

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  6. Dorte H31 October 2009 at 17:09

    Thank you for sharing these wonderful photos. I think the one with the ripples is gorgeous, but I share Elizabeth´s feelings (I can enjoy it as long as I am not in it).

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  7. Minnie1 November 2009 at 12:26

    Ravishing scenery in the Lakes, glad you're well enough to make the most of it. Great pix, also. Plentiful inspiration for you, your readers fondly hope!

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  8. Minnie1 November 2009 at 12:29

    My favourite town in the Lake District; lovely to 'see' it again + hear it retains its thriving, bustling-but-relaxed atmosphere. Love the place + surroundings. Great post, Martin - will now be avidly location/impression spotting when reading further offerings from your Lakes Series!

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  9. Martin Edwards1 November 2009 at 21:37

    Thanks for these comments. Glad you liked the photos. It was a lovely day, considering the time of year.

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