Well, we survived the dreary weather over the Easter break while camping in The Isle of Wight. Mum bought us the break for Christmas.....she hired us Camper vans from the Isle of Wight Camper Van Holidays. Even though the weather wasn't great we did have a lovely time. Sometimes its just nice to get away and have a break. The Campers were great....completely kitted out with everything you need although a heater would of been great! We had a little hamper on arrival that included a fabulous cake, apple juice, tea, coffee, sugar and local bacon. Here's ours....Oliver - a red retro van. Lucy had one called Primrose - a primrose yellow retro camper. We spent the four days cooking local produce on the BBQ - Lobster, Crad cakes, Sausages, Lamb Burgers, Ribs....yes...a meat over load!!!
Oliver
We did go out and about but opted to do this on foot as the vans weren't the easiest things to drive. We had a really nice walk to Bembridge that took us past the Bembridge Windmill, where Harry made a friend and then picked up some free range eggs from a local farm.
Harry & a new friend
Bembridge has got some beautiful little shops, antiques, delis, bakery, grocers, fish mongers, butchers.....we did a bit of shopping (window & food) then Lucy and I went to explore an antiques fair while the boys went to the pub.
Yummy cakes!!
Although we had a lovely time I am pleased to be home - Harry and Stuart are too. You appreciate the luxuries of your home when you've been 'roughing it'!!
Looks great - I want to go as soon as possible. The other place I fancy on the IOW are the static airstream campers. I have seen pics in the Guardian but not tried them yet.
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Hi Sue....great to hear from you. The campers were very cool!! Not seen the airstream campers I'll have to look into that. Lampworking is very fun - can't wait to share it with you all.x
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