In the Russian language there is a bizarre idiom which could be (though should not be) translated word for word as “hands won’t go as far as to look”. What a load of rubbish! Basically it means that one does not get around to go and see (or to do, or to read, etc.) something.
В русском языке есть немыслимый для перевода фразеологизм «руки не доходят посмотреть». Белиберда какая-то! По сути дела, смысл его в том, что кто-то никак не соберется что-то посмотреть (или сделать, или прочитать…) .
I really do not know why we never visited the Kirby Muxloe 15th century Castle before. No end of times we went past Kirby Muxloe village but little did we realise that the castle surrounded by a huge moat filled with water was so impressive – a marvelous example of medieval architecture and fine brickwork!
По правде говоря, я и сама не знаю, почему мы так долго собирались съездить посмотреть замок 15-го века в Kirby Muxloe. Тысячу раз мы проезжали мимо деревни Kirby Muxloe и даже не предполагали, что находимся рядом с таким впечатляющим замком, окруженным огромным рвом, наполненным водой. Какой великолепный образец средневековой архитектуры и превосходной кирпичной кладки!
All credits and praises to my beginner student of Russian who wrote an essay about this lovely village where he lives. At last we went to see the place, but of course we were too little too late! The castle has been shut for winter!
Честь и хвала моему начинающему ученику русского языка, который написал сочинение про свою чудесную деревню. Наконец-то мы поехали посмотреть это место, но слишком долго собирались – замок на зиму закрыт для посещений!
Well, another place to put on “a bucket list” then (not literally, of course!). For those of you who are learning English, the task for today is to check out this English idiom. For all of us the task for the near future is to go and visit places which have been on our to-do lists for far too long.
Что ж, включаем ещё одно место в «ведёрный список» (не в прямом смысле, конечно!). Тем, кто занимается английским языком, задание на сегодня – найти значение фразеологизма “bucket list”. Ну а для всех нас задание на ближайшее будущее – наконец уже поехать туда, куда мы так давно собираемся, да всё руки не доходят!
Come on, what’s your excuse this time?
И на этот раз без отговорок!
Sasha from Russia blog 
Thank you, Sasha! Beautiful place!
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So indeed! And you and I missed it! Next time then 🙂
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We went there sometime ago, same out of season as you, it was shut for the winter! But is it so beautiful from the outside especially in autumn with yellow
leaves reflections in the moat water!
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Lets go again together, but this time when it’s open!
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So near yet so far
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I’d no idea that there was a castle in Kirby Muxloe, although I’ve been past the village many times. I must visit it sometime.
It reminds me of the manor house at Appleby Magna, which also has a moat and was once owned by Lady Godiva.
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Thank you Joy. It is a lovely place indeed. Got to go and pay a visit to Lady Godiva then !
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Beautiful post, and I always admire your photography! Granted, the place is beautiful in itself, but it takes a special look and a special skill to capture its spirit. Apropos, did you tell your students about the movie where the expression “bucket list” first appeared?
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Dear Dolly, I’ve got no idea! Please let me and my students know!
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You have captured the castle Sasha ! Lovely photos of the castle in Autumn. Atmospheric.
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Thank you Jane!
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