Chinese lanterns – maybe not.

I get nervous everytime I see someone set off a chinese lantern.  I mean this is a naked flame being sent off wherever the wind cares to take it.  It could land anywhere.  Theoretically, they come down when they have burnt out but it certainly isn’t always the case. However, I had never researched my fears – now I have. Continue reading

Be kind to campervans.

I was not someone who ‘always wanted’ a campervan.  I have enjoyed tent camping for many years. We have camped in a tiny two man tent, a slightly bigger two man dome tent and a medium sized 4 man family tent.  So I do understand  and wholly support the desire for campsites free of caravans and motorhomes.  Recently there has been a surge in the use of bell tents and sites with yurts, I love this too.

Bell tent loveliness.

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