Special Moments
It was a special moment when as a family we reached the summit of Wansfell Pike.
You see, after not getting to the peak of Helvellyn (not that we expected to climb the highest mountain in the Lake District on our second ever venture!) we were adamant that we’d clear one summit before returning home to London.
So with mission in mind we were off! Walking boots, rucksacks, cagoules and water flasks at the ready, we began our ascent ~ a Ferguson adventure.
Located north east of Windemere, Wansfell Pike was recommended by the owner of the property where we stayed in Ambleside. Due to poor weather, the day before we settled for a walk at the Waterfalls; a much shorter walk, but putting safety first, a good call.
Having trodden the idealic terrains of Cumbria for the first time, climbing Wansfell Pike was a good challenge for the Fergusons; a challenge we relished. Scrambling over the last peak was great fun, but the sense of euphoria when we stood together at the mountain summit was fantastic. We did it!
Looking south across Lake Windemere and north towards the Rydal and Grassmere (lakes we’d driven along during our stay) brought about a remarkable feeling of achievement and gratitude.
‘It’s cold up here.’
Ironically, having accomplished our goal, we were’nt to stay for too long, as it was notably colder than we’d have anticipated and extremely windy. In an era of democracy I was outvoted when I balloted between staying longer or starting our descent!
Special Moments
Although pleased to be back home in sunny South London (me especially after getting numb bum from the return journey), there’s something wonderful about the memories shared during our week in Cumbria. My hope is that these memories (with the help of pictures on our screen saver) will be the topic of discussion for many years to come.
We loved it in the Lake District and are truly grateful to our friend for giving us the opportunity to see such wonders. Despite lots of walking it was restful. For me ‘invigorating’, for my Angel ‘renewing.’
In it all I found myself reminded daily of the awesomeness of God, the craftsman, creator and sustainer of all things (Colossians 1:16-17).
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