2012 Project365 (Day 159)

Categories: project365-2, family-2, camping-2

Tags: family, camping, project365, Dandy

Date: 07 June 2012 19:52:16

This is a photograph of the "Dandy". It is basically a collapsible caravan and it is my parents' pride and joy. Many happy holidays have been spent in this plastic 70's kit-caravan. In fact the Dandy has rather a cult following and there is an owners club. I know it looks like quite an odd contraption but there is something quite appealing about it when it is unfolded and suddenly you have three double beds, or two double beds and a table and chairs, as well as a cooker, sink and wardrobe. There is a surprising amount of room in this rather ugly little creation. We spent many happy weeks touring through France, sitting next to rivers, barbecuing and drinking wine. The pleasure of being able to set up camp within 10 minutes is pretty good when you watch other people struggling with their tents an hour in (although these days The Mister and I have got putting up a giant tent down to a fine art!) I suspect my love of camping is partly down to holidays in the Dandy. Being outdoors if generally what makes me happy, but I do need to have a decent bed!!