So apparently today is cycle to work day. Great idea, but I’m failing here on two counts. Firstly until my work find some more money in the budget (the joys of education!) I’m not currently working and broke, secondly I don’t have a bike. Shocking? I agree. I grew out of my last bike at about 16 and never got round to replacing it, what’s … Continue reading I want to ride my bicycle….
You may have noticed that this is something we do quite regularly. Heard of it before? No idea what I’m talking about? You must be a muggle… Here’s what you need to know… According to Geocaching.com it’s a ‘real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at … Continue reading Geocaching with children.
I love the sound of rain on canvas, there is something comforting about your little dwelling in the outdoors sheltering you from the elements. We knew when we booked our trip away that the remnants of hurricane Bertha would be blowing in, not ideal camping conditions but life’s too short right? Taking the tent down in the wind and rain wasn’t an entirely pleasant experience … Continue reading Bertha and the Bee.
So you’ve heard all about the new palatial tent, somewhere fitting to pitch it was obviously required. With time being against us we needed a fairly local campsite, I must also confess to being a bit of a camping snob and so for me it is essential that a site is abundant with immaculate, clean and shiny toilet and shower blocks…anything else goes but that’s … Continue reading A campsite fit for a Queen
Following on from our less glamorous boutique experience at Camp Bestival and having been bitten by the camping bug we were keen to get out in our own bell tent. We have always been campers and this year were needing to replace our slightly manky old tent. I’d been begging for coveting a floral canvas beauty for the past year and finally managed to get … Continue reading When campers become glampers.
Mud and Nettles 