Loch Earn- Camping for Sailing

Our weekend at Loch Earn

 Loch Earn

Now I am already 1 month away from home. How the time rushes! I am happy to make all these experiences. We went camping to "Loch Earn" which is a lake. In Scotland one calls a lake a "loch". The English people have difficulties to pronunce that word, but for Scotish people and German it is easy. The kids sailed and therefore we camped all together there. I must admit: This was my first real camping experience. Since then I only camped at festivals like "Rock am Ring". The proper camping is more luxurious than our party-camping. I had a thick, comfy blowing-up matress and also a cushion(!). We had warm showers with seperate cabins and we had enough electricity. That was really good.

My host family are camping-experts so they bought everything we need for cooking, drinking, etc. At our first day it was so windy. We managed to build our tents up and as soon as we were inside it started to rain! What a luck! The first night was really cold but the next ones were better. On their first training-day it was so windy, that the kids weren't allowed to go sailing. That was a pitty because they were really excited to practice. And the parents had paid for it. The second day was windy as well, but they were allowed to go sailing for 1 hour. The parents were really patient and waited for the whole day. Helen's friend has got a chalet near Loch Earn with a beautiful view on the lake. It was raining but still beautiful.

 first day- look out of the chalet

 She invited us for a cup of tea. Helen said I should go and explore the area.Therefore I went walking on the 2nd day. Around the lake was a really nice walking pathway. I packed my backpack and went off. I've never been walking by myself but now I can recommend it! Go and try it by yourself. You always make a new and good experience. 

 

the lake and the statue made of glass

 

I saw a really great statue in the middle of the Loch. I also went to a café which Helen and Nik had recommended. After the walk I returned to the Camping Side and could relax. We had wi-fi and I could write home and also write to my friends. 

The weekend was a little bit longer because the kids had the monday off from school. They get supported by their school because they support their school in sailing events. Because they are not old enough to drive by themself their parents got the day off,too. And I was lucky; because I am always with them I had a lazy day as well. 

Here are some impressions of Loch Earn. When you are in Scotland near Loch Earn you should go there and explore the area!