07 May 2008 →Windermere

After first two days' free and easy trip, Piching planned to somewhere further and different. She remembered that everyone always recommend the Lake District. It is beautiful and must be visited. However, the Lake District is such big. Where should they do? Their route was limited without drinving by themselves. They wanted to visit many places becasue of having BritPass. One day return trip was also their consideration for saving. In conclusion, Piching chose Windermere which took them 3 hours train from Sheffield.

In very early morning, Pigen and Piching walked to the train station from their uphill house. Because it was the first train to Windermere, They would need to change trains twice. Once they arrived in Windermere staion, it took not long to walk to Bowness.

Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly 06:20-07:35
Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District 07:45-08:58
Oxenholme Lake District to Windermere 09:05-09:22

頭兩天輕鬆遊車程不遠的點後，想要到遠一點又風光不一樣的地方去，想起大家都說湖區很漂亮一定要去，可是湖區這樣大，究竟要去哪裡好，加上不是自己開車，路線比較受限制，有了國鐵卷，很多地方都想去，又想當天往返省住宿費，綜合以上總總因素，P青選定了總車程3小時的熱門景點Windermere。

五點多，P根與P青便從雪菲爾的家下山走到火車站去，趕搭一早6點20分的火車，由於時間班次的關係，要轉兩次車才會到Windermere(也有從曼城直達Windermere的火車)，再沿路玩耍走到Bowness去。

Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly 06:20-07:35
Manchester Piccadilly to Oxenholme Lake District 07:45-08:58
Oxenholme Lake District to Windermere 09:05-09:22

They found free information and maps in the entrance of Booths Supermarket nearby the station. Making sure which spot and direction they wanted to go, following the map, they walked, took pictures and played to Bowness. When passing by the World of Beatrix Potter (famous of Peter Rabbit), they didn't buy tickets to visit the lovely museum. The main reason is for saving and they wanted to pay more attention on nature. Thus,they just took few pictures outside the building and kept walking toward to the Bowness Pier. (You can see some pictures of the World of Beatrix Potter in Miss Moon's blog.)

出了小車站，在車站轉角處Booths超市的入口處，有擺放很多免費的旅遊資訊及地圖供參考，根據地圖、決定主要大方向，便可恣意穿梭於巷弄、公園間，往Bowness方向前進即可，最後便會經過風靡全球的彼特兔之創作者波特小姐的世界。不過，P根與P青為了省錢及當時興致不高，便沒有買門票進去參觀，繼續往波尼斯碼頭前進。(有興趣的人可以瀏覽月亮小姐的部落格-一小時的幸福)


Speaking of saving, they baught a backpack and some small souvenirs. Considering of limited luggage's weight, Piching tried to control her desire to purchase.

If you do want to buy some dolls of the Peter Rabbit' series, you can get much cheaper prices in Bowness' store than in other palces. Three 15-18cm height dolls costed GBP 10.00 (NT.600) only. It's a pity that Piching didn't buy them!!!

Anyway, this place is strongly recommended!!!

Go to Pigen's Flickr to see more pictures.

[A review of Manchester]

[Go to Oxford]

話說想要省錢，卻在沿路的商店裡，買了登山包包必須品及一些小小型紀念品(終究要考量日後搬回臺灣的行李，所以要節制購買欲。)，這裡彼特兔系列玩偶也可以很便宜買到，折合台幣六百多元便可買到三隻小玩偶(約15-18公分高)，不過變的越來越務實的P青決定割捨不買，省下日後照顧、清理的麻煩。

這個地點可說強力推薦！

前往P根相簿瀏覽更多相片。

[回顧曼城風光]

[前往牛津]

06 May 2008 →Leicester

When Pigen and Piching arrived in Leicester, they had no idea where to go. They just walked around at will. University of Leicester is near the train station so it was destined for them to reach there. The street was full of trees and the school buildings were located on the wayside. Pigen and Piching were surprised for its beauty and peace. They sat on the street bench and enjoyed it. Now they sat on the bench and face an issue. Which direction should they go? Left or right?

They went left at first and reached to the Victoria Park. An avenue came into view immediately. It was a good choice to visit Leicester. When they were tired of walking in the park, they found a park bench to sit and enjoyed the moment.

When they returned to the first point, Piching persuaded Pigen to try the right side they hadn't visit. It was a long road full of trees and flowers......and then they walked and walked......to where is sparsely populated. They were lost!!!

Circling round for a while, they finally found the sign to direct the train station. They felt released and returned to Sheffield.

"Where will we go tomorrow?" "It all depends."

當P根與P青抵達萊斯特後，完全沒有頭緒要往何處去，只好隨意亂走，看能走去哪裡。剛好萊斯特大學就在車站附近，命中注定 無論怎樣走，都會走到那裡去。一到那裡，太陽光照射在鋪滿碎石子的人行道上，四周的花草樹木放眼四處，好不美麗！因為正值午後時光，人行步道上往返的人不 算多，P根與P青便找了張椅子坐下來，享受此刻的美麗與寧靜。人行步道直直向左右延伸，等一下該往左邊走或右邊呢？

決定先往左邊走，驚喜發現維多利亞公園，一走進去，筆直的林蔭大道映入眼簾，心想萊斯特真是個美麗的城市呀！真是不枉此行！公園逛累了就找木頭長椅坐坐休息，享受當下美好一切。

回到一開始的左右決擇點，經過P青堅持後，他們往還沒造訪的右邊路徑走去，沿路一樣美不勝收，花草樹木綠意盎然，兩側路旁有露天吧、美術館、教堂、學校...等等，好不熱鬧！走著、走著，不知不覺兩豬走到人煙漸稀少處，完全不知火車站方向在哪裡！！

繞著、繞著，終於看見遠方熟悉的大樓及指示牌，鬆了口氣踏上回家歸途。

「明天去哪裡？」「看心情囉！」

06 May 2008 →Nottingham

Piching had been to Nottingham in 2004 and had a great vacation. Thus, she took Pigen to revisit it and thought Pigen would like it. However, while they arrived there, everything seemed to be different. Many places were under construction. Even they visited some attrations, there was no fun for Piching. It was caused from no curiosity. Pigen had the same mood that there's nothing special for him because most of cities looked similar and were not prettier than Sheffield.

P青在2004年曾經到諾丁罕朋友家待過幾天，當時的回憶十 分美好，因此這次想要帶P根體驗一下同樣的感覺。然後一到達那兒，所有的一切似乎感覺不大相 同，眼前見到的市容顯的十分醜陋，許多地方都在施工中，即使逛到一些著名景點，也絲毫沒有興奮的感覺，對於P青而言，應該是少了新鮮感；而對於P根，也因 為英國城市都大同小異，卻又不見得比雪菲爾漂亮，所以也顯的興致缺缺。

1- Nottingham Railway Station 諾丁罕火車站
2- Caves of Nottingham 諾丁罕洞穴
3- Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Inn 耶路撒冷餐廳
4- Robin Hood Statue 羅賓漢雕像
5- Ladybugs in front of Nottingham Castle 在諾丁罕城堡前面的廣場有很多瓢蟲
6- Nottingham Castle 諾丁罕城堡(沒想到現在也要收費了！)
7- The street 街景

In lunch time, they found a bar and enjoyed delicious meals with drinks. Then they started off to Leicester and hoped it will change their mood.

Go to Pigen's Flickr to see more pictures.

[→Leicester]

享用美味午餐後，便搭上往萊斯特的列車，期待萊斯特有驚喜帶給他們。

前往P根相簿瀏覽更多相片。

[前往萊斯特]

You can find more information in Nottingham City Council or Experience Nottinghamshire.
可以到諾丁罕市議會網站或體驗諾丁罕郡找到更多資訊及下載導覽手冊或地圖。