The road to enlightenment must have a beginning. Very much like the start of a special day that one remembers throughout one’s lifetime. And that means a good breakfast; best done after finding splendid light on a special morning. Like this day, at Buttermere, in the Lake District of England.

The Bridge Hotel, located in the little hamlet of Buttermere is an absolute delight. The hotel occupies a site that has been inhabited for over 1,000 years, and while the hotel is not that old, it’s interior is a splendid example of a classic country inn. And, the food, by British standards is superb. That is, if one likes a full English breakfast.

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