Wrap. Unwrapped. Four years ago we were stupidly excited at the transformation of ArchieVan from one time delivery vehicle to a gorgeous, but subtle, camper that was to be home for three years. We spent a rather large sum getting the van wrapped in a wonderfully coloured Avery product called Midnight Sand. We fitted sexy 18” […]
Cornwall
Towards a new van life.
Why now? When we were on the road I loved to write up our tale. Most days I’d get a couple of hundred words down, ready to pull it together and post on Saturday lunchtime. Back in St Just I planned to write a blog every month. A letter from St Just. With more than […]
A St Just Lockdown Diary.
The 4th November dawned clear and bright. I was in the fields when the sun peeped over the horizon above Hailglower Farm. The morning was crisp, but the chill of pre-dawn was soon chased away by the sun. Footpaths were busy with dog walkers and birders. All had a spring in their stride brought on by […]
Back on the road. October.
Back on the road. When does an adventure start? I reckon it’s as soon as you get into the van. If you’re driving to the end of the world, or simply staying out at a favourite local beauty spot, it’s always an adventure, an event to remember. I didn’t intend to start writing again until […]
Leaving what you love.
The wild coast, the barren moors, the long empty beaches. The welcoming pubs, the not so welcoming pubs. The people you know and settle straight into conversation with, no need for introductions, no need to bridge the gap, even if you haven’t seen them in months. Familiar routes that you follow without a map, or […]
The West Cornwall blog.
I couldn’t let the day go by without a post. My plan was to give you all a rest for a couple of weeks as we wandered around some familiar territory. But then I was flattered by a few emails reminding me that most readers know little of Cornwall and asking that I keep at […]