Booked Bala back in May with the idea that it would be open by now. Turns out it is open but sadly it is busy busy busy.
Lots of families, lots of sailing, kayaks, sups etc…
The journey was long and wet, when we arrived it had mostly stopped but started spitting as we decided to erect the Vango awning.
After setting up awning the sun appeared and stayed out for most of the day. Lots of kids playing on the tyre swing — note to self do not stay on any pitch near a swing in school holidays or at weekend.
Had a wander to consider areas for pitching up with family headland is fav so far but anywhere would be fine.
Day 2
Day 2
Kids shut up about 22:00, so good night and no real noise till about 08:00. Watched Wynn’s via three midi worked very well.
Up late and breakfast toast Marmalade, coffee using new kettle
Unloaded bikes and decided to head off to Bala for a look around and a coffee. It was spitting and quite windy so we decided against the kayaks. On the way stopped at sailing club Jacqui almost fell off (again a steep sloping drop) have a difficultly breathing bit, which was brought on by the fall and putting effort in in the slopes. As this was happening I was stung by a wasp ??.
So keen to get to a chemist gave the sailing club a cursory glance and headed into Bala, bought afterbite own, cream and antihistamines. Followed by a coffee and ?.
8 mikes cycled there and back, popped bikes back into can and had another coffee.
Spoke to Molly and warden to check out where we would be in September with kids and agreed on the spare field not a lake view but sheltered quiet and easy lake access. Also beach for a fire ? when required.
Day 3
Up early breakfast toast and then sorted out kayaks and then set off for a paddle. All good we were out for just under an hour. Definitely need to pack a Thermos next time.
Bacon and eggs for lunch, payed with fitting bag to kayak and the luggage nets. Then fitted fins to try later.