Seems like ages ago now, but we fantastic May bank holiday weekend in Somerset with the family. An alpine start from North Wales wasn't enough to beat the crowds on the motorway and the usual 5 hour drive turned into an 11 hour oddessy! Without air-con, we slowly melted into the seats of the van as the sun beat down. Saviour came in the form of a two hour break at Portishead Quarry, where we pulled off the M5 and enjoyed the solitude of the brilliant slab climb there. We could see the traffic from the cliff top, so waited until it started moving before carrying on!
We were last to arrive at Ilton, but the hugs, greetings and delightful fodder were worth the drive. It was like summer had arrived overnight and we stayed out in the garden until dark, before the real treat of actually being allowing inside someone else's house! (a forbidden thing, still in Wales!)
During the weekend, we were treated to all sorts of activities and treats. Bob and I spent Saturday morning, turning heads along the country lanes in 'the babe magnet' as the Wolseley is affectionately known.
It was also good conditions for some BBQ and Badminton action!
At Clare's Birthday celebrations continued as well!
A few nice walks were had...
And we got to try something new as well!
Under some expert guidance of course...
Portishead Quarry Climb:
- Brink of Solarity, HVS (5a)*** (Ogwen VS!!)
No comments:
Post a Comment