Advertisement
Message Forums |
|
 Topic: How it all started
|
Page: 1 2 3
  |
18/12/2011 at 12:04am
Location: Essex coast living on a boat!
Outfit: Vango Stargrove 600xl
View Profile
Reply
Quote
|
Joined: 27/7/2009 Platinum Member 
Forum Posts: 540
Tent Reviews: 3
| Site Reviews Total: | 18 |
|
| Site Reviews 2024: | 0  |
| Site Reviews 2023: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2022: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2021: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2020: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2019: | 0 |
| Site Reviews 2018: | 0 |
|
| Site Nights 2024: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2023: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2022: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2021: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2020: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2019: | 0 |
| Site Nights 2018: | 0 |
|
I never camped as a child, but when our three eldest children were little we went on a pre erected tent holiday to Brittany, mainly as it was all we could afford, but we loved it, and the children had an amazing time and far more freedom than they could have elsewhere, we could please ourselves, loved the feeling of being under canvas, and we were hooked!
We bought our own tent soon after and the rest is history, when the youngest two came along it proved to be a brilliant way to take them all away for very little money, and to give them a freedom which is unrivalled.
We have been to so many places which we would never have experienced otherwise, and have travelled with five kids as far as southern Italy, where we visited Pompeii, all around France and into Spain.
Unforgettable experiences for us all, as well as all the trips around the UK, it is far better in my opinion than just sitting back and geting on a plane to be put into the place you have selected, and stay there for the duration. Camping gives you a sense of freedom, which in this day and age is not easy to find.
As we run our own businesses, we can be contacted by email so we do not lose work, so can earn good money while we are away just by a few emails on the BlackBerry and a few calls here and there, far better than being at work!
We have even camped near to the locations where my husband works, he then comes 'home' after the shoot finishes and the children love the opportunity to see different places and make new friends.
In our line of work (Film and TV) it is impossible to book in advance as work comes up at short notice and changes rapidly, so camping is a way to take opportunities at the last minute, the trailer is always packed and ready to go whenever we get chance.
At present we are limited by school terms, exams etc but as we get older it will still allow us to get away whenever the chance arises.
-------------
Enjoying life beyond kids, new love, living on a boat and a new lease of life in my mid 50s! Never too old to reinvent yourself.....
Mum to five - 4 girls, 31,28,25 and 22 and one boy, 20
Engaged! Wedding June 2020!
|
|
|
9334 Visitors online !
Free UKCampsite.co.uk Window Sticker - Recommend to Friend - Add a Missing Campsite
[Message Forums]
[Caravan Sites & Camping]
[Company Listings]
[Features / Advice]
[Virtual Brochure]
[Shop!]
[Reception]
[Competitions]
[Caravans & Motorhomes For Sale]
[Event Diary]
[Contact Us]
[Tent Reviews]
Please note we are not responsible for the content of external sites & any reviews represent the author's personal view only. Please report any error here. You may view our privacy and cookie policy and terms and conditions here. All copyrights & other intellectual property rights in the design and content of this web site are reserved to the UKCampsite.co.uk © 1999 - 2024 |
Advertisement
|
|
|
