Whilst up for the weekend we happened across the Mint Festival in Kendal,Cumbria (only a 15-20 minute drive from both Calgarth and Tree Top Lodge) – and what a giggle!! There were street entertainers galore, who either set up in the actual High Street in Kendal or did a type of travelling minstrel routine!! Ones which stick in the memory are the bloke playing and cycling a piano at the same time (yes really!) with his singing cycling partner – and the giant ‘jocks’ out with their giant dog – who scared a number of bystanders by chasing them up the street, weeing on anybody not paying attention and nicking a sandwich out of the bakers!
So funny – you had to be there! Unfortunately we didn’t stay to see the fire displays as it was a bit late for the young uns – but I bet it was good!! A real credit to the Lake District Tourist Board or Cumbrian Council or whoever it was who organised it!!
At last we have had the opportunity to visit Calgarth Lodge and try out our new inflatable kayak – once inflated to it’s optimum flatableness it worked a treat – prior to that it had been in danger of sinking to the depths!!! What fun we had – it was pouring with rain on and off throughout the afternoon but it didn’t put us off – we launched from the jetty at White Cross Bay after walking down from Calgarth Lodge – it was so easy!! There are so many places round the lake that you can just stop and jump in – or gracefully glide from in your kayak (:-) – we’ve tried a few!! Had some great comments in the visitors book at the lodge – and will update on the website asap – thanks to all who take the time to write a few words!! 
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