We woke up to dry weather so decided to spend the day hiking. After packing a picnic lunch of sandwiches, apple juice, fruit, yoghurts and homemade flapjacks we set off.
First we walked through Wasdale Valley, following the path of a fast flowing stream. It was a steep hike up to Sprinkling tarn but the views were well worth it.
Surprisingly, I wasn't that cold in my navy corduroy trousers and thick red woollen socks, considering the snow scattered on the mountain tops. My rucksack was heavy, full of jumpers, my gloves and hat.
We climbed further to reach Styhead tarn. And stayed there a while, eating, taking photographs, exploring.
And all of a sudden the light changed. The sky became brighter and the sun came out. The view was transformed.
We built snowmen, using pebbles from the tarn. I never expected to be building snowmen this year, and especially not in March.
It was such a lovely day and well worth the hike.
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