OUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME

The motorhome itself is wonderful. It is a 2 berth Compact Standard Globescout. It comes equipped with double bed, 4 seats, dinette, “kitchen” including 2 gas burners and all accessories, a toilet, a shower, adequate storage, an awning, outdoor table and 4 chairs, and a bike rack (perhaps we’ll pick up cheap bikes along our travels). What more could you want?

It does of course come with its challenges. Firstly we’ll be driving a large left-hand vehicle on the wrong side of the road, and potentially tiny roads at that. And it's a manual which means changing gears with the right hand. Then when we head to the UK we'll be driving on the correct side of the road but still with a left hand drive. It will definitely take some getting used to. The van isn’t giant however and will fit in most normal parking spots. Secondly we will have to pop into places to top up on water, recharge our power and empty the toilet. I have told Matt that they are all the man’s jobs. Thirdly is the lovely factor of fuel costs. We have factored this into our budget and accepted that it comes with the territory.