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<\/a><\/p>\nHere’s the link to the chronologically first set: CRICCIETH<\/a><\/p>\n We returned to the farthest point of last year’s castle-fest, Criccieth. The site wasa a bit of a hilly one, on the side of the hill just to the East of Criccieth. We revisited the beach – it’s still lovely. We didn’t revisit the castle – it’s a bit too stressful!<\/p>\n We tried to go to the Electric Mountain power station, which is sadly FORBIDDEN to the under-4s. This only came to light after a long drive and only when Steve was checking Joel’s footware was appropriate. The staff were quite rude and there was no acknowledgement that refusing to let us in on health & safety small print might be in any way a disappointment for us. Complaining has been done.<\/p>\n So, we recovered from that crushing blow & went on to Caernavon castle. Well worth it!<\/p>\n At the campsite, an older boy told Joel he was too little to play on the swings so that he could play in them instead. That was quite a low point. Another boy gave him a bouncy ball. That was better.<\/p>\n We went to I-forget-the-name forest country park on Sunday just outside Caernavon, where they have a massive bouncy pillow trampoline, a big slide & an eco-friendly roller coaster. And a very hammy magician. That was pretty good VFM, even in the slight rain. The large friendly fluffy bunny was a surprise hit. Joel particularly liked the big slide, but was too scared to go on the rollercoaster. Good call, I think – after the crocodile ride at Flamingo Land, this one could have finished him off.<\/p>\n Not a perfect weather weekend, and we were all a bit strung out, but a good start. We worked out other things we needed. Like warm sleeping bags, and a lamp. And a jumper for Steve. Next: Eskdale.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I’ve selected some quality classics from our camping weekends & put them into sets. This is largely for the benefit of my father, who thinks we take too many photos & don’t filter before showing them. Here’s the link to … Continue reading