An advantage of staying with other families: toy sharing. The doctor’s kit was very popular Cushions were mainly used for building fortsHappy with lots of new crevices to explore, toys to systematically dismantle and books to chewEveryone setting off down the drive Lakeshore funPericleousesClaire discovered slides… Becca’s turn to man the crecheCrosse walk to the caves behind the house Discovering that roads can also be streamsCaves! Misty Welsh viewOne of the drier underfoot sectionsWet weather pot painting at Capel ClayBaby also got lots of attention Going to bed late means you get the trains to yourself (Claire permitting) Solo trig point dash support team (Dave had run/waded up it the previous evening) Rainbow from the topView from the house in a fleeting moment of New Year’s Day sunshine Enjoying the spacious hallwaySwinging in the gardenSlalom racing on the front lawnMore typical view from the house… Stirring the cauldron (supposed to be a fire bowl) To the forest! Descent from the not castle Finally some nice weather, just in time to pack the car and go home (but first, tickles!)
Yellow Van Mountaineering 