Segway Ride

A lovely weekend with Ruth's parents in the Lake District.

	Ruth gets trained in riding her Segway.
	It's not natural, but it's great fun. Thanks to Ruth's parents for this lovely birthday present!
	Waiting for the ferry.
	The ferry arrives.
	Hanging out by hte lake - this is one of Ruth's childhood haunts.
	Boathouse.
	Capstan
	Daffodils - it's spring in the Lake District.
	Barrow lifeboat station - we nearly needed these guys after our ferry broke down!
	Backup ferry on the way to rescue us - also broken down with the crew scratching their heads over the engine.
	Mallard.
	Piel Castle
	Piel Castle
	Piel Castle
	The port of Barrow in the background - with large wind turbine anchors just visible.
	Prickly hawthorne - can you spot the ladybird?
	The in-service ferry passes the out-of-order ferry...
	Ruth,
	Ruth on the ferry back (a less eventful journey)
	Barrow lifeboat station again.
	Aground.
	Wrecked - porobably another ferry!