A late night arrival for our overnight pod adventure. Thank goodness it had a heater on this cold November weekend! We meet our accommodation before heading out for dinner at the nearby(ish) village of Kippford.
Evie orders and pays, making sure no one over spends! 
After dinner we head for a short walk to the harbour to run off some energy – the reflections were astounding!
Knock knock who’s there?? 
It is all too exciting on this massive trampoline bed – there is no early night for Oliver and Evie. Far too much fun to be had. 
Exploring the pods window the next morning – letting someone fresh air in. There’s a world out there to go and enjoy. 
First proper go on the balance bikes. 
Both needing some help whilst they build some confidence.
Packing up the car, we head to somewoods for a walk to give Oliver and Evie an opportunity for a sleep. The colours are just about still on the trees.
And it’s so calm that there are some lovely reflections on this small lake.
Then they are awake and running!! Up and down and round and round! 
Looking for the quack quacks
After some lunch we head to Sandyhills beach. It’s not warm and the sea is a long way out. But they don’t mind as there is a lot of shelss to collect and look at!! 
What have you found? Treasure?? Yes treasure. 
Uh oh – this bit of sand was a little muddy. Nevermind, the afternoon is drawing in. We are all a bit wet. It’s time to head back to the car and go home anyway. 
Thank you Claire and Oliver for our little Scottish adventure
Evie does some route planning with Omi to make sure we are on the correct path. 
Here we are on top of The Knott. The temptation to continue round high is huge, but we don’t quite have the time. 
enjoying a good run around on the tops before we head back down.
Evie plods down, following this little path along by the wall. She does exceedingly well. 
our 2nd summit, Rest Dodd. Time for more snacks before heading back down to the car.
literally JUST before we get to the car, Evie Bean falls fast asleep – what an energetic day it’s been. 
It was DELICIOUS!! Do treat yourselves. 
On a grey day but high enough to see the tops, with Sally to join us , we finally decided on these lower Wainwright’s with a variety of route options to have a go at today. A steep climb up the nose of High Hartsop Dodd brought us to these fantastic views through the rocks.
Finally back at the bottom. But mummy – look at the lake! 
Although it was wet, after an indoor lunch we hit the playground for some fun.
A short period of the theatre was tolerated by Evie and Willow. Then back outside for more playing.
Racing down the path
Evie, Bella and Oliver in the gallows! 
Firing of the canons before heading into the big house to cause complete mayhem! What big rooms to run around in. 
Bella and Evie try and escape! But the big windows keep them inside. 
time to run off and play hide and seek.
Around the world with Evie Bean 