This wasn't intended to be a campervan weekend but a change of circumstances turned it into one.
Before going away I found some bigger screws to reattach the curtain rail that had come down. It still needs something more though, possibly glue, as I think the screws will pull out again. I had my usual early start, getting breakfast on the way. For the second time in two trips down the A43 the McDonalds at Towcester was closed, this time due to an IT failure. The next door BP/M&S was at least open but the choice was limited. Next trip I'm going a different way!
Burford is a lovely Cotswold town, with the advantage of having plentiful free parking. I spent the morning wandering round, eating, drinking and shopping. After a mediocre lunchtime pint I drove the mile or so to Burford Garden Company for a drool! Their prices are not cheap although what I did buy wasn't ridiculously expensive. It was getting very hot by then and energy levels were dropping but I only had a short drive to the site where I was fortunate to find a grass pitch with shade from a couple of trees. An ice cream from the site shop was very welcome and then after a lunch of crackers and artisan cheeses I spent the afternoon relaxing and reading. Somewhere I've got a picnic blanket I acquired ages ago from Mum. I really must find it as I'd have liked to lie out on the grass. The evening was slightly spoilt by a noisy party nearby, fortunately it wasn't too close but there was shouting and screaming in the early hours.
Sunday was back to the original plan, visiting a friend in Benson near the Thames, home to a Vintage Cycle Museum and Rally. It wasn't an energetic day on our part, especially compared to the cyclists who were doing 13 or 26 miles in the heat of the day. They did have a pub stop though! We watched the cycles leave then had lunch before watching them return past my friend's house. I must admit I could be tempted by having a vintage bike (or trike) but it would have to be a major hobby to justify it. The reality is modern bikes are a lot lighter and easier to ride.
Overall it was a pleasant weekend away with a chance to relax and chat with friends. I really must do it more often!
