2023年10月26日，星期四，雨转阴
地点：英国，湖区（The Lake District）
今天闹钟响的时候，外面天还是黑的。我发誓，这伦敦的秋天，太阳跟害羞似的，八点多了还赖着不起床。揉着惺忪的睡眼，脑子里只有一个念头：跑。逃离地铁里拥挤的上班族，逃离办公室里永远也处理不完的邮件，逃离那座钢铁森林里让人喘不过气的节奏。于是，那个在计划里躺了半年的“一个人的湖区之旅”，就这么仓促又决绝地开始了。
行李箱被我塞得鼓鼓囊囊，其实仔细想想，也没带什么必需品。两件毛衣，一条冲锋衣，一条牛仔裤，一双磨旧的徒步鞋，还有一本在路上买的《华兹华斯诗集》。哦，对了，还有我的相机，它比我更期待这次旅行。火车票是上周随手订的，从伦敦国王十字站到奥克尔斯（Oxenholme），然后再转一趟小火车才能抵达最终的终点——那个我连名字都念不太顺口的小镇，安布尔赛德（Ambleside）。
火车驶离伦敦时，窗外的景色开始变化。高楼大厦渐渐稀疏，取而代之的是大片大片的绿色，像被打翻的绿色颜料桶，肆意地涂抹在原野和山坡上。空气里似乎都带着点甜丝丝的青草味，和伦敦那种混杂着汽车尾气的味道截然不同。我靠在窗边，耳机里放着舒缓的钢琴曲，看着风景飞速后退，感觉自己像是从一个世界被传送到另一个世界。
抵达奥克尔斯换乘时，天空不作美，飘起了牛毛细雨。当地人似乎习以为常，撑着伞，步履匆匆。我缩了缩脖子，把冲锋衣的帽子戴上，心里嘀咕着：“这鬼天气，不会让我整个假期都泡在水里吧？”
开往安布尔赛德的小火车更像是一个移动的观光车厢。车厢里人不多，大多是像我一样背包的游客，或者是一脸悠闲的本地老人。火车沿着湖边缓缓行驶，窗外的湖面在雨点击打下泛起一圈圈涟漪，远处是笼罩在薄雾里的群山，朦朦胧胧，像一幅水墨画。那一刻，我忽然理解了为什么华兹华斯会对这片土地如此痴迷。这里的每一座山，每一条湖，都仿佛有自己的灵魂，静静地诉说着千百年的故事。
到达安布尔赛德时，雨下得更大了。拖着行李箱走在湿滑的石板路上，看着两旁那些色彩斑斓的石头小屋，屋顶上冒着袅袅炊烟，窗台上摆满了盛放的鲜花，心里却有点小小的失落。这和我想象中阳光明媚、徒步在山间小径的景象差了十万八千里。
我预定的民宿是一栋维多利亚风格的小楼，女主人是个胖胖的、非常和善的英国老太太。她一边帮我提行李，一边用带着浓重北方口音的英语热情地介绍着：“亲爱的，雨天可别愁，咱们湖区的雨景才最别致！等雨停了，空气那个新鲜啊！”她把我领到房间，房间里铺着厚厚的地毯，壁炉里已经准备好了木柴，旁边还有一盘刚烤好的司康饼，配着凝脂奶油和草莓果酱。“快尝尝，这是我们这的特色，”她笑着说，眼睛眯成了一条缝。
吃着温热的司康饼，喝着女主人泡好的红茶，看着窗外雨点敲打着玻璃窗，那份初到的烦躁和失望竟然奇迹般地烟消云散了。或许，旅行本就不该是完全按照计划来的，那些不期而遇的插曲，才是构成回忆最真实的部分吧。
第二天早上，是被窗外的鸟鸣声唤醒的。拉开窗帘，惊喜地发现，雨停了！天空虽然还是阴沉沉的，但云层似乎薄了不少，透出几缕微弱的光芒。我迫不及待地穿上徒步鞋，背上相机，决定去湖边走走。
安布尔赛德是个很小的地方，从镇中心走到湖边，不过十几分钟的路程。湖边长着高大的水杉树，树根深深地扎在岸边的泥土里，枝叶伸向湖面，倒映在清澈的湖水中。几只天鹅悠闲地在水里游弋，看到我走近，只是抬起头，傲慢地“哦”一声，又继续低头寻找水草。湖面上很安静，只有偶尔划过的一艘小游船，搅碎了平静的湖面，留下一道长长的水痕。
我没有像其他游客那样选择乘坐游船环湖，而是选择了一条沿着湖岸延伸的小径。这条小径时宽时窄，有些地方甚至被茂密的蕨类植物和野草覆盖，需要小心翼翼地拨开才能前行。空气中弥漫着潮湿的泥土和植物的混合气息，深吸一口，感觉五脏六腑都被清洗了一遍。
走着走着，我看到了一个废弃的小码头。木制的栈板已经有些腐朽，长满了绿色的苔藓。我坐上去，双脚悬在湖面上，任由微凉的湖风拂过脸颊。远处，几座连绵的山丘像沉睡的巨人，静静地卧在那里。我拿出相机，想拍下眼前的景象，却发现任何镜头都无法完全捕捉到这份宁静与壮美。那种感觉，只能用心去体会。
下午，我冒着细雨，爬上了镇子后面的小山。山路并不陡峭，但蜿蜒曲折，每转一个弯，都能看到不一样的风景。雨中的山色更加苍翠欲滴，远处的云雾缭绕在山腰，仿佛给山峰系上了一条白色的腰带。途中，我遇到了一位正在修剪花园的老先生，他看到我，热情地和我打招呼，还指了指山顶的方向说：“孩子，再往上走五分钟，就能看到整个安布尔赛德的全景了，绝对值得！”
按照他的指点，我气喘吁吁地登上了山顶。果然，一幅壮丽的画卷在我眼前展开。整个安布尔赛德小镇尽收眼底，红色的屋顶，绿色的田野，还有那片像镜子一样平静的湖。远处的山脉连绵不绝，一直延伸到天际。雨丝在空中飘洒，给这一切蒙上了一层薄纱，美得像一幅画，一首诗。我站在山顶，任凭风吹雨打，内心却感到前所未有的平静和开阔。那些在伦敦积攒的焦虑和烦恼，似乎都被这山间的风雨吹散了。
在山顶，我遇到了一个同样来自亚洲的年轻人，他叫阿哲，是来英国留学的学生。我们因为都拿着相机，对着同一片风景按快门而搭上了话。阿哲告诉我，他利用周末假期，已经走了大半个英国了。他不像我这样追求安逸，他喜欢挑战，喜欢徒步那些人迹罕至的路线。
“你为什么喜欢一个人旅行？”他问我。
我想了想，说：“大概是想和自己待一会儿吧。在平时的生活里，我们总是在扮演各种角色，是员工，是朋友，是子女……只有在独自旅行的时候，才能卸下所有面具，做回最真实的自己。”
阿哲深以为然地点点头。我们坐在山顶的石头上，聊着彼此的旅行见闻，聊着对未来的迷茫和憧憬。虽然萍水相逢，却有一种莫名的默契。他告诉我，他计划明天去挑战一个叫“里格贝尔”（Red Pike）的山峰，那是个难度很高的徒步路线。我看着他充满朝气的脸庞，忽然想起了几年前的自己，也是这样，对世界充满了好奇和征服欲。
告别阿哲时，天色已经晚了。雨又开始下了，但这次，我不再觉得烦闷。雨声仿佛是自然的背景音乐，为这次偶遇画上了一个完美的句号。
回到民宿，女主人已经为我准备好了晚餐。是一份简单的英式晚餐，烤土豆、烤香肠，还有一大份蔬菜沙拉。虽然简单，但味道却异常鲜美。我一边吃，一边和女主人聊天。她告诉我，她在这栋房子里生活了五十年，见证了无数像我这样的游客来到这里，又带着各自的回忆离开。
“很多人觉得下雨的湖区很无趣，”她一边给我添着热茶，一边说，“但他们不知道，雨中的湖，别有一番风味。你看，那些雨滴落在湖面上，就像是在跳舞。而且，雨后，山间常常会出现彩虹，那景象，美得让人心醉。”
晚上，我回到自己的房间。女主人早就帮我点燃了壁炉。木柴在壁炉里噼啪作响，发出温暖的光和热。我裹着毯子，坐在壁炉前的地毯上，翻开了白天买的《华兹华斯诗集》。读到《我孤独地漫游，像一朵云》这首诗时，窗外恰好传来一阵风声，吹得窗外的树叶沙沙作响。那一刻，我感觉自己和诗人，和这片土地，有了一种跨越时空的连接。
我拿出日记本，开始记录这几天的感受。笔尖在纸上划过，发出沙沙的声响。我发现，当我试图用语言去描绘这片土地时，才发现自己是多么的词穷。任何华丽的辞藻，在它面前都显得苍白无力。它不需要被定义，只需要被感受。
在湖区的最后一天，天气终于放晴了。一大早，阳光就透过窗帘的缝隙，洒在我的脸上。我决定去逛逛安布尔赛德的市集。市集就在镇中心的广场上，卖着各种当地的手工艺品、新鲜蔬果和纪念品。我买了一块手工制作的羊绒围巾，摸上去软软的，带着一股淡淡的羊毛清香。还尝了一种叫“Grasmere Gingerbread”的姜饼，味道浓郁，甜而不腻，据说是当地最有名的特产。
中午，我在一家湖景餐厅吃了午饭。坐在靠窗的位置，阳光洒在湖面上，波光粼粼，像撒了一层碎金。远处的山峦清晰可见，天空是那种久违的、纯净的蓝色。我点了一份烤三文鱼，配着当地的蔬菜，味道鲜美极了。我慢慢地吃着，细细地品味着每一口食物的味道，感受着阳光洒在身上的温暖。这一刻，幸福就是这么简单。
下午，我又去了那个废弃的小码头。这次，我带了本书，坐在那里，看了整整一个下午。阳光、湖风、书本，还有远处沉默的山，构成了我记忆中最完美的画面。我甚至有点不舍得离开，但我知道，所有的相遇都是为了告别，所有的告别都是为了下一次更好的相遇。
离开安布尔赛德的那天，女主人来送我。她塞给我一包她亲手烤的饼干，笑着说：“下次再来啊，下次我给你烤更好的司康饼。”我用力地点点头，眼眶有点湿润。火车开动的时候，我回头望向那个越来越远的小镇，心里默默地对自己说：“再见，湖区。谢谢你，给了我一场心灵的洗礼。”
October 26th, Thursday, Rainy to Overcast
Location: The Lake District, UK
When my alarm clock went off this morning, it was still dark outside. I swear, in the autumn of London, the sun is as shy as a teenager, still refusing to get up even after 8 AM. Rubbing my sleepy eyes, all I could think of was running. Escaping the crowded commuters on the subway, the endless emails in the office, and the suffocating rhythm of that concrete jungle. And so, this "solo trip to the Lake District" that had been sitting in my plans for half a year, set off in such a hasty and resolute manner.
My suitcase was packed to the brim, but thinking about it, I didn't really bring many necessities. Two sweaters, a waterproof jacket, a pair of jeans, a pair of worn-out hiking boots, and a copy of Wordsworth's Poems I bought on the way. Oh, right, and my camera, which was even more excited about this trip than I was. The train ticket was booked casually last week, from London King's Cross to Oxenholme, and then another small train to reach the final destination—a small town whose name I could barely pronounce, Ambleside.
As the train left London, the scenery outside began to change. Skyscrapers gradually became sparse, replaced by vast expanses of green, like a spilled bucket of green paint wantonly splashed across the fields and hills. The air seemed to carry a sweet, grassy scent, completely different from the smell of car exhaust mixed in London. I leaned against the window, listening to soothing piano music on my headphones, watching the scenery flash by, feeling as if I had been transported from one world to another.
When I arrived at Oxenholme for the transfer, the sky was unkind, with a fine drizzle of rain. The locals seemed used to it, holding umbrellas and walking briskly. I shrank my neck and pulled the hood of my waterproof jacket over my head, muttering to myself: "This damn weather, won't it let me spend my entire holiday soaked?"
The small train to Ambleside was more like a mobile sightseeing carriage. There weren't many people inside, mostly backpackers like me or elderly locals with a leisurely look on their faces. The train chugged along the lake, and through the window, I could see the lake's surface dotted with ripples from the raindrops. In the distance, mountains shrouded in a light mist looked hazy and indistinct, like an ink wash painting. At that moment, I suddenly understood why Wordsworth was so infatuated with this land. Every mountain, every lake here seems to have its own soul, quietly telling stories of a thousand years.
When I arrived in Ambleside, the rain was even heavier. Dragging my suitcase on the wet stone slabs, looking at the colorful stone cottages on both sides, with smoke curling from their chimneys and blooming flowers on the windowsills, I felt a little disappointed in my heart. It was a far cry from the sunny image I had imagined, hiking on mountain trails.
The B&B I had booked was a small Victorian-style house. The hostess was a plump, very kind British grandmother. While helping me with my luggage, she enthusiastically introduced to me in English with a strong Northern accent: "Dear, don't you worry about the rain. The rainy scenery in our Lake District is the most unique! Wait for the rain to stop, and the air will be so fresh!" She led me to the room, which had a thick carpet, a fireplace already ready with wood, and a plate of freshly baked scones on the side, with clotted cream and strawberry jam. "Have a taste, it's our specialty here," she said with a smile, her eyes narrowing into a line.
Eating the warm scones and drinking the black tea brewed by the hostess, watching the raindrops tap against the windowpane, that initial frustration and disappointment miraculously vanished. Perhaps, a trip shouldn't go exactly as planned. Those unexpected interruptions are what make up the most real parts of a memory.
The next morning, I was awakened by the sound of birds chirping outside. I pulled back the curtain and was pleasantly surprised to find that the rain had stopped! Although the sky was still overcast, the clouds seemed to have thinned a little, revealing a few weak rays of light. I couldn't wait to put on my hiking boots, slung my camera over my shoulder, and decided to go for a walk by the lake.
Ambleside is a very small place. It's only a ten-minute walk from the town center to the lake. By the lake grew tall larch trees, their roots deeply embedded in the soil on the shore, their branches stretching out over the lake, reflecting in the clear water. A few swans were swimming leisurely in the water. When I approached, they just raised their heads, gave a proud "Oh," and lowered their heads again to look for water weeds. The lake surface was very quiet, with only an occasional small pleasure boat passing by, stirring the calm water and leaving a long trail.
Unlike other tourists who chose to take a boat tour around the lake, I chose a small path that extended along the shore. This path was wide at times and narrow at others. In some places, it was even covered by dense ferns and weeds, requiring me to push them aside carefully to proceed. The air was filled with the mixed scent of damp earth and plants. Taking a deep breath, it felt as if all my internal organs had been cleansed.
As I walked, I came across an abandoned small pier. The wooden planks were a bit rotten and covered with green moss. I sat down, my feet dangling over the lake, letting the cool lake breeze brush my cheeks. In the distance, several rolling hills lay like sleeping giants, resting quietly there. I took out my camera, wanting to capture the scene before me, but I realized that no lens could completely capture this tranquility and magnificence. That kind of feeling can only be experienced with the heart.
In the afternoon, braving the light rain, I climbed the small hill behind the town. The mountain path wasn't steep, but it was winding and twisting. Every turn revealed a different view. The mountains in the rain were even more lush and vibrant. In the distance, clouds and mist lingered around the mountains' waists, as if tying a white belt around them. Along the way, I met an old man who was tending to his garden. Seeing me, he greeted me warmly and pointed towards the top of the hill, saying: "Young man, go up another five minutes, and you'll see the panoramic view of the entire Ambleside. It's absolutely worth it!"
Following his instructions, I panted my way to the summit. Sure enough, a magnificent panorama unfolded before my eyes. The entire town of Ambleside was laid out below me, with its red roofs, green fields, and the lake as calm as a mirror. The mountains in the distance stretched on and on, extending to the horizon. Raindrops drifted in the air, shrouding everything in a thin veil, beautiful like a painting, a poem. I stood on the mountaintop, letting the wind and rain lash at me, but my heart felt an unprecedented peace and openness. The anxiety and worries accumulated in London seemed to have been blown away by the mountain wind and rain.
At the summit, I met a young man from Asia, also a student studying in the UK. His name was Zhe. We struck up a conversation because we both had cameras and were snapping pictures of the same scenery. Zhe told me that he had already traveled most of England during his weekend holidays. Unlike me, who sought tranquility, he liked challenges and preferred to hike those less-trodden trails.
"Why do you like to travel alone?" he asked me.
I thought for a moment and said: "Perhaps because I want to be with myself for a while. In our daily lives, we are always playing various roles—employees, friends, children... Only when traveling alone can we take off all masks and be our true selves."
Zhe nodded in agreement. We sat on the rocks at the summit, chatting about our respective travel experiences, our confusion and hopes for the future. Although we were just passing travelers, there was an unspoken understanding between us. He told me that he planned to challenge a mountain called "Red Pike" the next day, a very difficult hiking route. Looking at his energetic face, I suddenly thought of myself a few years ago, full of curiosity and a desire to conquer the world.
When I said goodbye to Zhe, the sky was already late. The rain started again, but this time, I didn't find it annoying anymore. The sound of the rain seemed like the background music of nature, bringing a perfect end to this chance encounter.
Back at the B&B, the hostess had already dinner ready for me. It was a simple English meal—roasted potatoes, roasted sausages, and a large portion of salad. Although simple, the taste was exceptionally delicious. I ate while chatting with the hostess. She told me that she had lived in this house for fifty years and had witnessed countless tourists like me come and go, each with their own memories.
"Many people think the rainy Lake District is boring," she said while refilling my hot tea, "but they don't know that the lake in the rain has a special charm. Look, those raindrops falling on the lake surface are like dancing. And after the rain, rainbows often appear in the mountains. That sight is so beautiful it makes your heart melt."
In the evening, I returned to my room. The hostess had already lit the fireplace for me. The logs in the fireplace crackled, emitting a warm glow and heat. I wrapped myself in a blanket and sat on the carpet in front of the fireplace, flipping through Wordsworth's Poems I bought that day. When I read the poem "I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud," a gust of wind happened to blow outside, making the leaves rustle. At that moment, I felt a connection with the poet and this land that transcended time and space.
I took out my diary and started recording my feelings of the past few days. The tip of the pen scratched the paper, making a rustling sound. I discovered that when I tried to describe this land with words, I realized how poor my vocabulary was. Any gorgeous rhetoric seemed pale and weak in the face of it. It doesn't need to be defined, only to be felt.
On my last day in the Lake District, the weather finally cleared up. Early in the morning, sunlight streamed through the gap in the curtains and shone on my face. I decided to visit the market in Ambleside. The market was in the town square, selling all kinds of local handicrafts, fresh vegetables and fruits, and souvenirs. I bought a hand-knitted wool scarf, which was soft to the touch and carried a faint, fresh scent of wool. I also tried a "Grasmere Gingerbread," its flavor rich and sweet but not cloying, said to be the most famous local specialty.
At noon, I had lunch in a lakeside restaurant. Sitting by the window, the sunlight on the lake was sparkling, like sprinkled gold dust. The distant mountains were clearly visible, and the sky was that rare, pure blue I had missed for so long. I ordered a grilled salmon, served with local vegetables, which was incredibly delicious. I ate slowly, savoring every bite, feeling the warmth of the sun on my skin. At that moment, happiness was that simple.
In the afternoon, I went back to that abandoned pier. This time, I brought a book and sat there, reading for the entire afternoon. The sun, the lake breeze, the book, and the silent mountains in the distance formed the most perfect picture in my memory. I was even a little reluctant to leave, but I knew that all encounters are for the sake of parting, and all partings are for the sake of a better reunion next time.
When I left Ambleside, the hostess came to see me off. She handed me a bag of cookies she had baked herself and said with a smile: "Come again next time, and I'll bake better scones for you." I nodded vigorously, my eyes a little moist. As the train pulled away, I looked back at the small town that was getting smaller and smaller, and said to myself silently: "Goodbye, Lake District. Thank you for giving me a spiritual cleansing."
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