Tuesday, 12-05-26

 Morning.  So here we are, safe and sound at Center Parcs, Elveden, after a surprisingly easy drive up.  Well, it would be easy for me anyway as Beth was behind the wheel but it was good.  No holdups of delays and we arrived in perfect time to be at our lodge bang on one o'clock.

After a quick unpack, we had a toast and cheese lunch and then off we went for a food shop and then a swim.  The food shop was delivered while we were in the pool and all the fridge stuff was put away - such a helpful service.

The first swim of the holiday is always really lovely.  Alex and I got back to the lodge about five thirty and Beth trundled back at six - she wanted a bit longer in the pool.

The kitchen area.  Compact but very well put together.  

Part of our walk to the village centre.

In the swimming dome - that bridge is the exit of the lazy river.

Beth provided a lovely dinner.  No, we didn't eat it all, there's plenty left for lunch today and, most likely, tomorrow as well.

We started a log off in the fireplace (another CP tradition) and had a cosy evening, not that it lasted long because I was tucked up and fast asleep before nine!

Everywhere is quiet now - both Beth and Alex are fast asleep and the ducks and a muntjac have both wandered past.  The ducks all but knocked at the window; they are obviously used to being fed although we're not supposed to.  I tried to take photos but I wasn't in the right place and they aren't good.  Not to worry, there will be more opportunities.

When we get going, after breakfast we will pootle down to the pool again.  It is Alex's day today as it was his birthday last Friday and I think he wants to do the electric boats this afternoon, weather permitting.  In the evening, he has chosen Hucks Diner so that's where we are eating.  
It will be a lovely day!  xx