Start of the hols and what a kick. We went to Ullswater and stayed on the lake shore at a campsite.
The weather started out really warm and we thought we were in for a great time. But by Thursday the weather had won. From Sunday to Thursday though we packed a whole lot of fun and exercise into the days.
Anyway the trip up the lake to Pooley Bridge was magnificent the Steamer I was reliably informed was 118 years old. We passed another steamer going in the opposite direction which was the oldest in the 4 steamer fleet at 130 years and they were both in pristine working order hats off the to Steamer Company of Ullswater.We also visited Glenridding where we had an enjoyable rest and game of 
hide and seek in the long grass. The views are incredible made all the more exciting when an old bomber came over the hills and flew low level over the lake in true Dambuster style.
The lake looked very serene but we heard tales of paddlers going out a short way and then losing their footing over the ledge and drowning, not so serene then. We had great fun at the Camp site playing a few games we had brought with us Yes/No game, Tangrams and Guess Who all traditional none electronic which allowed the younger people to make up variations of the themes.
The campsite was well run and although the amenities were basic they were well cleaned, the lady on toilet duty went about her job with a passion and was obviously a perfectionist which was appreciated especially the morning I saw her frantically trying to rid the toilet block of its many flies. The windsurfing was great if gusty, a particular facet of Ullswater I was told by a fellow wind surfer who flew across the lake like a dart when the wind was in the right direction.
I found the waves from the streamers particularly challenging but learned a great deal. My Gybing is improving no end and as soon as I get proper harness lines I am sure I will be able to hook in without using my hands to do it.
The kayak we brought along was great the kids loved it. We had a trip to Keswick which I think was the thing that prompted us to come home, 
The previous night I had been awake with the pounding rain and wind I thought at one point the tent was going to end up in OZ ( and I had no red shoes).
The Campsite was obviously awash with water, not a bad thing but walking around Keswick, a fine place nonetheless was really what made us decide to come home.
We have become expert tent erectors and dismantlers though and what took initially 3 hours to work out is down to about 1 hour still 20 minutes shy of the 40 min's the manufacturers say it takes to erect though but you know what they say "practice makes perfect.
Would I do the camping thing again? Yes.
Would I take as much stuff as I did this time? No.
Would I go back to the lakes again? Without a doubt.
We had a really good time all round. See the pictures to get a feel for the place, Berghaus or no it is a wonderful place.
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hide and seek in the long grass. The views are incredible made all the more exciting when an old bomber came over the hills and flew low level over the lake in true Dambuster style.The lake looked very serene but we heard tales of paddlers going out a short way and then losing their footing over the ledge and drowning, not so serene then. We had great fun at the Camp site playing a few games we had brought with us Yes/No game, Tangrams and Guess Who all traditional none electronic which allowed the younger people to make up variations of the themes.
The campsite was well run and although the amenities were basic they were well cleaned, the lady on toilet duty went about her job with a passion and was obviously a perfectionist which was appreciated especially the morning I saw her frantically trying to rid the toilet block of its many flies. The windsurfing was great if gusty, a particular facet of Ullswater I was told by a fellow wind surfer who flew across the lake like a dart when the wind was in the right direction.
I found the waves from the streamers particularly challenging but learned a great deal. My Gybing is improving no end and as soon as I get proper harness lines I am sure I will be able to hook in without using my hands to do it.
The kayak we brought along was great the kids loved it. We had a trip to Keswick which I think was the thing that prompted us to come home, 
The previous night I had been awake with the pounding rain and wind I thought at one point the tent was going to end up in OZ ( and I had no red shoes).
The Campsite was obviously awash with water, not a bad thing but walking around Keswick, a fine place nonetheless was really what made us decide to come home.We have become expert tent erectors and dismantlers though and what took initially 3 hours to work out is down to about 1 hour still 20 minutes shy of the 40 min's the manufacturers say it takes to erect though but you know what they say "practice makes perfect.
Would I do the camping thing again? Yes.
Would I take as much stuff as I did this time? No.
Would I go back to the lakes again? Without a doubt.
We had a really good time all round. See the pictures to get a feel for the place, Berghaus or no it is a wonderful place.
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