Swan Lake Part 2 18/09/2009

Like last week it was another ideal evening to go for a paddle on Cosmeston Lake, this time Bobby and myself were accompanied by my other son Harry and the wife Tracy.

Bobby and I paddled whilst Harry and Tracy walked around the lake armed with a bag full of bread for the numerous birds.

It was not only the birds that were after the food but Harry and Tracy were also hassled by a very friendly Grey Squirrel.

There was no sunset like last week but it was still a very enjoyable evening and hopefully I might get back out in the sea kayak over the weekend.

Swan Lake 11/09/2009

With it being my eldest son's 9th birthday weekend we got off to a good start by going for an evening paddle on Cosmeston Lake.

Cosmeston Lake is situated just outside Cardiff between Penarth and Sully. As members of Cardiff Canoe Club we are allowed to use it on Thursday and Friday evenings. We haven't used it as much as we would have liked due to work and the weather but today was ideal.

Cosmeston was once a limestone quarry which when quarrying ended in 1970 quickly flooded and formed the lake which is an ideal place for Bobby to practise his paddling skills.

The lake is now a haven for much birdlife including numerous swans which are surprisingly tame probably as they are used to the presence of people and the numerous loaves of bread that are thrown to them.

After a few circuits of the lake we called it a day as the sun set over the trees and the lake ending a perfect evening's paddle and beginning Bobby's Birthday weekend.