Now, I've been to the Lake District before. It's usually very predictable that it will be wet and windy, so I packed plenty of warm and dry clothes. Mistake - big mistake! I should have brought more shorts for sunbathing. Still the boys had a great time - the fun of sleeping in a tent, plus loads of other kids to play with on the campsite. Then there were the added attractions - the beach (and ice cream), the swimming pool, the steam train ride, the aquarium, the climbing frame (and more ice cream!). I also bought a cheap kite, which was fun, since it was windy enough to keep the kite flying for hours - the string just held down by a tent peg!

So, I came back suntanned - at least in parts - and with certain muscles aching slightly. I'm not sure what unusual activity caused the aches - maybe it was sitting cross-legged more than I usually do, or maybe I can blame the football, ball games, cricket, etc.