On the way to Rosthwaite

Past Ennerdale Waters, Ed and Simon tell us of the YHA at Black Sail where they will be staying. We walk there to look and it seems great - apparently a former shepherd's hut. Many stay at Black Sail YHA as an epicentre to explore the hills of the surrounding region, such as Great Gable, Pillar, Red Pike and Steeple. Geographical labels such as 'tarns', 'fells' and 'pikes' are words that we are not familiar in Australia, and they sound so quaint. this photo is of Ed Curl at Black Sail YHA.

After a rest, Kathy and I part company with Simon and Ed. We are sure that we will meet up with them along the journey ahead. We continue on to our destination: Rosthwaite. Rosthwaite is one of several villages in the long, winding valley of Borrowdale. Other villages ('hamlets') are Seatoller, Stonethwaite and Longthwaite. Oaks clad the hills surrounding the valley and we are reminded that from humble beginnings mighty things grow.

We are pleased to arrive in Rosthwaite (picture courtesy of Ed Curl). We have been able to book a two-bed room at Borrowdale YHA and will enjoy swapping tails with other travellers over some slow food.