Julian...he's just a little camper...: April 2017

St.Fagans. Bank Holiday. Monday April 17th.

This morning we headed for Wales, to visit St.Fagans. To be honest with you, this place takes some beating. For merely the cost of parking (which is £5 and must be paid into the machine with £1 coins) you get to a place where history and modern day meet in the best possible way.

Within its grounds St Fagans has many historical buildings...

it seems that these two got into a spot of bother...

but no worries, they were soon released!

PORTISHEAD. April 16th. Easter Sunday.

We'd been busy with the garden for the past several weekends...

So, taking a break from our efforts, today we decided to take to the road and get the engine running. With a mind on the bank holiday traffic we decided to remain local, so headed for Portishead.

Around the lakeside Roxy had a great time socialising with other dogs and Alan, by chance, met with some friends of his that we'd not seen for ages. Julian ran well, with any 'over-wintering glitches' clearly past, so we're looking forward to travelling further afield shortly.

About 'Julian'

When purchased by us on 23rd August 2016, the Talbot Symphony autosleeper had its original (1993) internal features, including upholstery and curtains. As these were in good condition I felt no desire to make costly changes. I did however spend just over £150 on stuff like kettle, cutlery, cushions and sleeping bags...choosing shades to tone with the established blue colour scheme.

Having never previously owned a campervan, and generally disliking traffic, tents and tourists...why did we buy Julian in the first place?
Well, 'formal' holidays simply don't work for us, and Julian seemed to offer a 'get up and go' opportunity...a now and again, weather permitting, weekend or short-notice mid week get-away option.

My husband hasn't yet retired so works full time, and I'm busy with my own interests during the week. We have evolved to fill all our shared 'relaxation' periods with household jobs and gardening so it seems that, unless we make a decision to take time 'away from home', nowt will change.

During our get-away periods my husband hopes to again enjoy countryside walking, whilst I prefer to wander. We both enjoy reading and we both have decent cameras. I'd like to write short stories again too...but we'll just see how it goes.