Mum, Dad and The Boy packed a bag and a picnic rug and went for a day out to Bala. Their route took them through the beautiful Welsh countryside which was in full Spring swing. The trees were bursting with colour, the lambs gambolled in the fields and the journey was thoroughly pleasant and inspirational.
Before reaching Bala, they made a stop at the Glassblobbery in Corwen. Mum had been there many many years ago and was so pleased to see that it was not only still open, but still run by the same talented gentlemen that she met on her first visit. He welcomed them to the shop and demonstrated how he makes glass ornaments using tubes of glass and a blowtorch. He cracked plenty of corny jokes, more per minute than Dad...but only just!
The man used his skills to make a glass dragon.
Mum bought herself a shiny, dangly, glass star. She loves stars so very much. Then they went back to the car to continue their journey. It was all eyes peeled for a big lake.
It wasn't long before the big lake was spotted. And what a big lake it was! It took a while to find a parking space and The Family were a little unsure of where they were going, but perseverance brought them to a perfect little spot along the shore.
The Boy was delighted to see the train tracks there and super views of Glan Llyn, a place where both Mum and The Boy have spent school weekend trips at and had marvellous fun rock climbing and mucking about on the water in kayaks. Oh yes, it brought back fond memories for both of them.
They all unloaded the car and headed off to the shore. It wasn't too busy and they settled themselves right at the end of the jetty so that they could feel the water all around them. They say and ate pitta and drank fizzy drinks and soaked up the sounds and sights of beautiful Bala Lake.
Two little yachts.
That sky!
Socks off and dangling feet is a must when one is at the end of a jetty.
A happy and relaxed Family
It started to get a bit busier on the shore and before long there were whooping, splashing people in dinghies and a fishing family who were obviously wishing that they had the prime location of the jetty-end. So, The Family packed up their things and went back to the car with the notion of finding an ice cream. It was definitely an ice cream kind of day.
They drove into Bala town centre and parked in the high street. There were plenty of shops to look at, and at least three that sold ice cream. Mum treated everyone to a cone and they wandered along the street eating them. Mmm, such a nice treat! After a potter about and a visit to the local art gallery, The Family made their way home with contented, happy hearts. What a lovely day!
More photos to follow, as soon as Mum hooks up her other camera.
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