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Yay! We saw a van today that is just perfect. So perfect that we’re going to buy it. Tomorrow we’re getting on the train (surfboards n all) and heading out to a tiny village just outside of Bath to pickup our new home. I am so excited , we’re finally off. Not sure yet where we’re going….. But we’ll figure it out when we get there.

Well, we’ve driven the length and breath of the country looking for a VW van and it’s not looking good. We saw 3 vans week. The first we found on ebay – it sounded perfect. The mileage was low, one careful owner. But yikes, the whole van had been painted by hand. Now I don’t know about you, but I will not be seen driving around in a van that looks like it was painted by a two yr old. The inside was a custom install - by Grandad. The second van was in a pretty desperate state. And, no – I was not interested in the portapotty that came with it. I swear it hadn’t been cleaned this century. The last one was just way too expensive. I mean, I get that it’s an automatic and all, but come on - I could buy a new car for not much more.
More searching will commence…

We arrived safely in at London Heathrow this afternoon. Dad was there to pick us up – I think he nearly fell over when he saw the TWO surfboard bags we were manhandling onto a trolley. All in all there were a total of NINE surfboards. Yes, nine.
We made it back to my ‘Home Town’ in one piece. I’m happy to say the sun is shining and it’s balmy outside.