• It was nice to have the big tent out again, and novel to be able to sit and stand under 'canvas'.
    Camppuccinos - espresso from a Waccaco nanopresso, with hot oat-milk foamed using a battery whisk.Jem's top secret curry - camping edition.Car camping tent vs backpacking tent.Preparing dinner with vegetables we dehdrated at home.Dinner post-hydration.Evening camp fire.S'more marshmallowy treats.

    Camp day

    August 22, 2023 in Wales ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    We had a long, languid morning in camp. I used the the last of the milk, and assorted coffee paraphernalia to make my patented 'camppuccinos'.

    For luch it was a huge portion of one of Jem's excellent curries - so huge we had to spread it across two large pots (as it was simply too heavy to be on the backpacking stove all at once).

    By mid afternoon it was time for Jem and Bobby to head off; the campsite was so peaceful that the cyclists elected to stay (having brought a second small thet for the purpose).

    The remainder of the day was spent relaxing and reading around camp, fettling the bikes a little and fueling up for another day's riding.
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