Leah & Julian in The World

Brighton Pier

Actually nothing personal against Brighton, we  just had a terrible day trying to get there.  We left London at 10am on a short tube ride to Kilburn Park and then a short walk to pick up our Wicked Camper.  So far, so good!

Then our day only went downhill, some of the things that went wrong include:

• Julian’s credit card rejected at the camper hire place.
• Trying to find a petrol station, the famous Abbey Road crossing and getting the GPS to work all at the same time.  We finally found a petrol station (no thanks to the GPS)
• Trying to get out of London.  The GPS helpfully told us to take a u-turn to get onto the right road.  Unfortunately, there were no u-turns permitted (London has every traffic offence monitored by Big Brother) for the next 3 km and we ended up almost (we think?) in the Congestion Zone.
• Finally headed for Brighton, paid for parking at a shopping centre where we picked up some bedding.   Unfortunately no supermarket?!
• After a quick tour of Brighton, headed for the camping ground we planned to stay at.  No space available!  The nearest camping ground was 8 miles away and it was already 6pm and dark.
• Finally found a supermarket so at least we wouldn’t starve.
• After much debate, headed to Blackberry Wood campsite with the trusted GPS.  Found Streat Lane, longest lane ever,  and followed it up and back for several miles without success (it was pitch black by this point).
• Some keen spotting by Leah meant we finally found Blackberry Wood and we were welcomed by a lovely owner who directed us in.  After a few false starts, we finally found the right driveway.
• We went to make dinner and discovered all the kitchen utensils were disgusting and needed a clean.  Had cheese on bread for dinner.
• Leah went to have a shower,  was enjoying the warm water, all soaped up when the water ran out.  After some inspection, she realised it was actually 20p to have a shower and of course had no money.  I learned from Leah’s mistake.

Went to bed hoping for a better day tomorrow!