Don't quite know what to say

We haven’t updated the blog for a while because we’ve been far too smug and don’t want you to hate us.  We’ve got ourselves more under control now, and can tell you that the mountains really aren’t that beautiful, the sun-drenched beach is okay if you like that sort of thing, and the campsite’s heated pool that nobody else seems to know about can feel a bit lonely with just the two of us swimming lazily around in it.  The gin and tonics are horrible too, it goes without saying (it’s only the freshly picked lemon we put in them that enables us to force them down), and really and truly you ought to feel thoroughly sorry for us.  It’s lucky we’re made of stern stuff – we are just about bearing up under the strain of it all, you’ll be pleased to hear.

Seriously, we have found the best campsite ever, and never want to leave.  What a shame that reality has to intrude on it all, but our re-entry strategy – or lack of one – has started to impinge on our thoughts just a little.  Well, when we’re not stretched out on the sun-drenched… etc.

A very interesting option has presented itself, though:  we’ve met two couples here who are campsite wardens from March to October, and then spend every winter in southern Spain.  You can save a good proportion of your wages because you get a serviced pitch along with the job, and best of all, there are loads of vacancies in Devon & Cornwall.  You could all come and stay! 

We don't know enough about it yet, but it sounds like varied work in beautiful places, along with the ability to bugger off again next winter.  Who wouldn't want a job like that?  We will definitely be looking into it, and will keep you posted.

Off to the bar now, but here’s a picture of the view from the van....

..... and then another of the van from the view. You will see our gorgeous little Hymer just up from the boat.  Not our boat, as I'm sure you'll also be pleased to hear, because otherwise we'd be insufferable, even to ourselves. 

Sorry, and hope you still love us anyway.  Even in this paradise, we are still missing you.

Suzy & Mike xxxxxx