Sat 18th July, Millican Dalton's Cave

After we left Sally and her family, Jane and I went for a short walk in Borrowdale to explore the home (cave) of one of the first mountain guides in the Lake District. Many people have considered walking out of the office and chucking it all in for a life of simplicity. Millican Dalton, an insurance clerk, from London had the courage in the 1900's to follow his dreams and to live by his convictions. He lived under canvas, in a cave or in his woodland hut for the most part of his life. He styled himself ‘Professor of Adventure’ and the following quotes are attributed to him.

“You can't feel lonely with nature as your companion”

"Don't Waste Words Jump to Conclusions" This later one is carved in the wall of the cave if you know were to look.