Camping on my mind

Today is a beautiful day here on the south coast and there are, once again, hints of spring are in the air which inspired me to dust off the camping books and delve into some serious camping planning.

 We bought our campervan, Nev, around this time in 2010 and have never looked back. We have had some spectacular (and spectacularly bad) camping trips and having a van rather than a tent does seem to make the process all a bit more spontaneous and erm comfortable. I am, it is true, a fair weather camper. In my book, no prizes are won for endurance when it comes to camping and I embrace it and everything that comes with it, until it rains. Mr Kitch is a camper, fair weather and very unfair weather. So, for two Easter holidays on the trot we had amazing camping weather and I have to say, I fell in love with Britain. As a child I spent most holidays in the south of France, which I loved, but discovering the unrivalled beauty of the British Isles has been such a pleasure for me. Our Easter camping trip of 2010 was my first ever trip to Cornwall - simply stunning.

Nev in all his glory (campsite - treveague farm - sublime..and only letting on as I have about 3 readers!)

Then in 2011 we spent our Easter holiday in St Davids in South Wales (campsite - caerfai farm - loved it)

Seriously, what's not to love?

Every year, without fail, we spend at least a week in Croyde, North Devon with some good friends. It is tonic for the soul and I just love it.

This year we're hoping to introduce Baby Kitch to Nev and allow them to spend some serious, quality time together. Hopefully we'll be in Croyde in the sun at some point and then we're planning on the south of France. As you can probably see from the photos, we're into quite simple camp sites (with amenities, ALWAYS with amenities) but if there's a pool or a bar or any kind of club house, we tend to keep our distance.Cannot wait to dust Nev off and hit the road, eeek, excited!!

LKx

Soundtrack: Beady Eye - Millionaire