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Because it's filled with incredible lakes that look like this:
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And forests that look like something out of a fantasy novel.
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Because you're never far from a view like this:
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Because the locals are very friendly.
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Because it's quite literally paradise in spring.
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And it's glorious in summer too.
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Autumn is completely ridiculous.
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And winter is like something out of a dream.
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Because its food is unbeatable.
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And there's nothing more delicious than a traditional Cumberland sausage.
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Because you're constantly surrounded by a sense of history.
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And wonderful sights from the past.
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Plus, some of our buildings are seriously spectacular.
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While others are just downright gorgeous.
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Because our music festivals are way better (and prettier) than yours.
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Because you'd miss serene and dreamy scenes like this:
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Not to mention all the wide, open spaces.
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Because there are weird and wonderful sights all around you.
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And you're never sure what you'll find around the next corner.
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Because if you left, you'd never get to live in a house like this:
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Because there are so many fun things to do...
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...unusual places to explore...
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...and exciting things to try.
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Plus you won't find crazy events like this anywhere else.
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Because our Sunday "strolls" look a bit like this:
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Or, if we're feeling particularly energetic, this:
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And you're never far from an awesome meal at the end of it.
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Because nothing is lovelier than a sparkling Cumbrian lake on a sunny day.
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Although it doesn't matter if it's cloudy; our lakes are beautiful even when the weather isn't.
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Because Cumbria is also home to a pretty big bit of the Yorkshire Dales.
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Because Kendal Mint Cake is the greatest snack in the world.
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And Kendal itself is pretty damn great too.
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Because if you left, you'd miss the cosy, pretty towns...
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...you'd miss the summer boat trips...
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...and you'd definitely miss the gingerbread.
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In short, it's one of the most sublimely beautiful places on Earth.
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And there really isn't anywhere else quite like it.
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Just look at this. Why would you ever want to leave?
