Last weekend we were reunited with our first English friends, the Rubies and the Dickinsons. This time, we hit up the Lake District! It was the Parkers' and Emily Rubie's first time, and it could not have been a more beautiful day. Baby Emily was such a sport.
The Emilys are a little hidden in the group picture.
Ah. Here they are together. Hi Emilys!
Here's where we started on our walk.
Here's Nathan getting Emily wound up just in time to put her in the baby backpack.
I love how she's hugging Rachael as she's tying her shoe.
A steep climb...
Here we are toward the top of our journey! Nathan loves the "falling off a cliff" pose. Here's another one from our time in Israel a couple of years ago.
We stopped for some lunch on level ground. The sun was glorious!
Here's Sam making some tea. Nothing stops an Englishman from his hot cup of tea on top of a mountain.
A foretaste of heaven right here: sun, food, friends, and gorgeous scenery.
Trying to get Emily to smile with her dad.
Emily, Will, Rachael, Emily
Me and my girls...
Crystal clear water...
I absolutely loved this adventure. Thanks, friends!
Moral of the story: When the English say "Let's go for a walk," what they really mean is "Let's go for a hike," or more specifically in this case, "Let's go for a scramble up a steep mountain with a baby on my back." Noted.
7 comments:
it looks like it was a beautiful day!! i don't think you are giving yourself enough credit - you know you are a hiker at heart :)
I loved everything about this post...the sunshine on your face, your friends and fellowship, the beautiful landscape and most of all your happiness!! Love you lots, Rob
Look sos much fun!! I'll make sure to take note of this as I'm going for a 'walk' today with a few of my English friends...I'll make sure to come prepared. :)
Oops that was Sarah! He signed in my computer!!
Yay for friends and a beautiful day! I had to laugh at the "falling off a cliff" picture. Interestingly enough, I'm pretty sure I have one of you doing that same thing, Nico!
Hooray for our fun day and hanging out - your post made me smile at the lovely time we had and laugh a lot at the moral of the story... Sending lots of love xxx
Love this post! I wish I was there. It looked so fun! Remind me one day I want to do this :)
Love you-
Sis
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