Big Adventure

We took a walk along part of the Solent way in glorious sunshine. There were many walkers and cyclists out for the first full day of the new lockdown.
We enjoyed the walk which took us westward once we hit the coast towards the River Hamble. A good mix of coastal and industrial landscape. There were small flocks of Turnstone birds on the waters edge rummaging in the surf. We are very pleased that we decided to move site. There are 4 vans on this site, but also 37 chalets where the residents are permanent. Everyone is very friendly here, and we are enjoying chatting at a distance to our neighbours. The residents of 2 of the vans have lived in their vans for almost 10 years. Makes us feel like newbies!!!! We have discovered that there is a rule about staying on a site long term. After 28 days on a site it is necessary to move (one night away will suffice) and then return for a further 28 days. During lockdown this rule does not apply - and we have been told that we can stay as long as we want. This site has excellent facilities - showers, toilets, launderette, book and DVD library and a visitor centre. As there are only 4 couples making use of these facilities, and we are all being extremely careful we feel perfectly safe doing so. Doesn't mean we don't wash our hands for the requisite amount of time every time we have done so!!! We are enjoying cooking many recipes from Jamie Oliver's 30 minute meals book - none of then take as little as 30 mins, but they have all been very tasty so far and time is something we have plenty of!! Alan continues to make bread at least once a week. We are eating and drinking well, but are exercising daily to try to work off some of the calories consumed!!! We have decided to walk the Solent Way during the next few weeks. The walk is 60 miles long in total, but we will break it up into manageable distances. It sounds as if it takes in some interesting history and passes through some beautiful places - many of which we have visited before over the years. Looking at the weather forecast for the next 10 days it looks as if it is in our favour.Okumaya devam et