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Long Weekend at Center Parcs, Longleat - 1st September 2006 - 4th September 2006

Whilst the Saturday of our long "weekend" (see previous Blog) left a little to be desired in the enjoyment stakes, the rest of the weekend actually more than made up for it.

The accomodation, a two storey, two bedroom (both with ensuite) appartment was large enough and comfortable enough for the four of us (and the eight of us for a few hours on Saturday evening).

The company was excellent, and we all managed to pack a great deal into our remaining one and a half days at the Parc.

These activities included many trips to the pool complex, where we all threw ourselves around the "rapids", water slides, flumes etc with as much gusto as those who were 30+ years younger than (some of) us.

However, it should be noted that one of our party, who shall remain nameless, screamed louder than most others as she was swept down the rapids, sometimes upside down, sometimes the right way up....sometimes seemingly doing cartwheels!!!

As well as the swimming (or more accurately, splashing around in the water) we had at least eight games of badminton, six games of squash, 6 holes of golf at the Belfry (on a golf simulator), a boat trip in a pedalo - to which I added 2 short runs (just to finish me off).

Some of this exercise was necessary to offset a very pleasant evening meal and waffles at the "Austrian" Pancake House.

All in all, a very pleasant weekend!!