- Rydal Hall: The Christian Centre at the Heart of the English Lake District

Thought I should probably put up a photo of the actual Hall, at Rydal. So this picture is taken from in front of the Hall. It is such a stunning building. (This photo shows the Hall on a bit of an angle but I asure you that it stands straight - it is just my photography.) It is fun being on houskepping or showing guests around the place as none of the rooms are the same - almost like being in The Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe. Just quietly, playing hide-and-seek or sardines in the Hall would be so much fun. Haha my inner eight-year-old is coming out!



It finally rained here (properly) about a week ago. Since then, there has been snow yesterday, and a lot of sunshine. Most days it is sunny:


- Evidence of the amount of sunshine we have been getting

The last week was half-term which means a week of holidays for kids. The weekends in Tea Shop were a little busy but I was in the office a bit so it didn't really affect me. I am usually put on reception so if you ever call Rydal office you may hear the phone answered with "Hello, Rydal Hall, Stephanie speaking" thanks to my many years of answering our home phone so formally. It is good to know it has come in handy!

I find I am settling into life here quite well. Laptop sitting when a friend goes on holidays is fun but I like being here and existing here each day. Each day is different from the last and friendships are growing as the weeks go on.

It was a whole month since I've left, on Wednesday. Kind of crazy to think that I have been away from home for a month. Going on an adventure tomorrow on my day off. Can't wait!