The small parking area beside the river was full last night. Two vans which arrived after ten ended up parking alongside the road. Sadly, we think the popularity of this spot so close to Chichester will result in a 'no overnight parking' sign going up.
The festival of speed at Goodwood has been cancelled today due the high winds. Above Marge the tree shook off the last drops of rain and the rays of a determined sun found its way through fast moving clouds. We decided to head to Hayling Island. John has never been there before, and Angela last visited with her sons twenty-eight years ago. As we drove over the bridge the wind whipped up the high tide into a frenzy tossing the moored boats in every direction. The clouds raced across the sky casting dark shadows over the ground. The weather did nothing to enhance the area. As for campervans and motorhomes, forget it. You're not welcome as most of the seafront car parks allow them not to park. if you feel you must spend time here, parking by the kite surfers beach is allowed. Fifteen pounds! Whether you stay five minutes or all day. What's wrong with these councils? Perhaps they should consult with the local trades people as to whether they'd like some of our money spent in their shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants.
We are now heading back towards home so have decided it would be nice to stop at a campsite in the new forest. The hollands wood site was over £30.00 a night, so we drove a couple of miles away from Brockenhurst village to the round hill site which was £15.50. That'll do nicely. We have spent all day discussing the VW van we viewed on Saturday and even though we'd discounted it, we couldn't forget it. Oh, dear Marge. You're not safe yet.
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