Have you ever been camping?
Some of my earliest memories stem from being cold & wet on holidays in the U.K.
As a family we went with extended family & shared what I think was an ex army bell tent. Made of heavy tarpaulin & had a central pole. One year I ended up asleep in the car with my parents as it rained so much the tent flooded. Happy days.
Over the years I went on various camping trips. A memorable trip was to complete the Three Peaks of Yorkshire. Still have the pin badge somewhere. I joined my then boyfriend ( now husband of 40 years) on a ‘exped’ with some of his Navy chums who were less than impressed I was coming too.
Determined I traipsed up hill & down dale knocking back pint for pint in the pub until we got back. I think I even took my turn with the rucksack too! We got back to the tents & the next day it had snowed. Crazy days.
Camping then sort of took a back seat until I took up Taekwondo in my 40’s.
One year in a small tent sent me shopping for one you could stand up in. This led to the purchase of what became known as ‘the Ballroom’. This worked while son & I participated in camp but later when it was just me I downsized from a 12 person tent to a 4 person one. Sadly don’t seem to have photos of these older tents now.
Then came the chance to go to some festivals & even both the 4 person tents were too big.
Out came a the two person tent that I had not been keen on as it was a bit poky. I was even less impressed when the thing leaked & I had to go buy a new one.
So the last bit of camping was completed in a 3 person tent. This really is only suitable for 1 really if you don’t travel light. Having said that it does fit in the top box of the motorbike. It has been to a festival with us on the bike.
Not sure if my camping days are done. Best never to say never.