Various ways to enjoy a sandy beach

Aberystwyth has many charms. Probably more than about anywhere else in the world. Miles of soft, golden sand is not one of it's more abundant assets though. For this one needs to translate one's self about 8 miles north, to a little enclave of enchantment called Ynyslas. It's a charming cycle ride, especially with five friends and 11 wheels between you. The rain was lashing down and the sun hid it's face as we gathered, undetered. Llanbadarn was widely mocked as a fool (but a nice one at that) for showing up in a t-shirt, socked through before starting ride. About half an hour later he was shown to be much wiser than the rest of us, as we pack our coats into our bags and the sun takes the mask from it's face and glows like the little child who knew how to tie their shoe-laces all along, but still liked making Mummy tie them instead.

Many aching muscles later, and a good time was had by all. Here's to the beginning of the summer term, and many more cycle rides to go.

Things learnt today:
-> Ynyslas rocks, because there aren't many there.
-> Unicycles don't work on soft sand
-> Wear a t-shirt, whatever the weather looks like