Day 17: Saturday 19 September - getting lost

 It is 3 in the bed for our early morning cup of tea as Ellie joins us to savour the view from downstairs. Still some low cloud so a bit warmer although high wind is forecast. We decide to head for Crimpiau and walk to Capel Curig along the Glyderau track. Simon is now too hot in his long trousers so we stop off at Joe Browns outdoor shop to purchase some shorts! We chat too much and miss the turning and have to retrace our steps several times before actually starting the walk. I am getting stressed but Ellie is calming, the sun is out, Simon is cool in his shorts so all is not lost! Finally on the right track we head up towards the top of Crimpiau admiring views of Moel Siabod and the Snowdon Horseshoe on the way. Lunch overlooking Llyn Crafnant before heading onwards and upwards, and downwards and upwards to Crimpiau, then Craig Wen and finally towards Creigiau Gleision negotiating many a bog and generally a lack of clear path. A short cut down to Llyn Cowlyd reservoir involves being completely off piste over heather bushes and uneven bog and I am getting a bit grumpy I’m afraid. Finally on flatter ground we follow a leat and find a footpath leading back to campsite - Simon’s map reading far more reliable than Apps and guidebooks! After 7 hours of walking we are grateful for our cup of tea and subsequent warm shower (for which we have to queue for the first time!) Relaxing in Ludwig now, enjoying Ellie’s company and looking forward to her homemade Spaghetti Bolognese for supper. This is the life!












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