The Welsh heat wave has given us a nice gentle introduction to the start of this year's camping season. A barmy twenty-two degrees made for some very pleasant conditions for Will and I, as Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition trainers, but tough conditions for the students we were working with. We both felt for them as they laboured past the various checkpoints, sweating under the weight of their expedition rucksacks!
After a busy time getting packed and shopping for supplies, they set off from near Aberfalls to hike a section of the North Wales footpath.
While the guys were working hard, we found a few minutes to take in the views of the North Wales coastline while waiting to meet the groups - Gotta get the 'down time' in while you can!
My first camp of the year was a very civilised affair. It was good to have 'Terry Nova' back up, and to have the camp gear back out of the stores. Of course, it helps to have a lovely warm evening!
Day two of the expedition was not quite as summery, with thick mist and a temperature drop right down to single figures! We managed to get the tents down before the rain started, feeling glad that we'd be back under a solid roof by evening.
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