Home cooked meals

Our time in Cockermouth was spent relaxing and recuperating from a busy few weeks. We were able to stay with the grandmother of one of my friends so we were wonderfully taken care of :)

On our first day we slept in and then did a little walk up to Watch Hill, a local walking route. This path takes you right through sheep grazing fields! It was quite fun to see all the sheep up close as you walk through their home. Generally they’re very calm, although a few did stare us down as we walked by.

Walking through the fields

Relaxing sheep

Mama and her babies

Views from our walk

In the afternoon, we explored a bit of the town centre. Most shops were closed as it was a Sunday, but we could still appreciate the lovely architecture. It was still warm today so there were quite a few people bathing in the River Cocker, enjoying their time off. Interestingly, the River Cocker’s name comes from a Celtic word which means “the crooked one”.

The River Cocker

Cute little houses

Kirk in the centre of the town

The town is lovely and quite quiet, it’s been a nice break from the hustle and bustle of the more touristy cities we’ve been to so far.

On our second day we came across a little sunny-side up egg statue on some steps! Upon scanning the QR code we found out it’s one of ten secret eggs scattered across Cockermouth, as part of a city-wide egg hunt. The eggs are apparently also present in other towns around the region.

A hidden fried egg

We also took a drive to the nearby city of Keswick which is right in the Lake District and sits on Derwentwater Lake. This town was smaller than Cockermouth, but much more touristy and busy. First, we strolled around town and went to the “Puzzling Place”, a little museum of illusions.

A stroll through Keswick

Illusion museum- Seven dolphins or two lovers?

Illusion museum - Liam balancing!

Illusion museum - vase with faces?

Afterwards we took a nice walk to the lake, stopped for dinner, and went to the theatre for David Attenborough’s “Ocean”.

View of Derwentwater

Walk along the lake

We had a peaceful drive home in the sunset… I will miss this beautiful English countryside, dotted with sheep and guarded by mountains… perhaps one day we will be back.

Sunset drive home

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