East Lavant

What a cracking little spot last night turned out to be. Upon our arrival Angela wasn't so sure, but as with some of the French campsites we have stayed on she has learnt first impressions don't always count. This morning we realised there were in fact two men living in the Honda Jazz parked in front of us. We could only imagine what their living conditions must be like and sympathise.

Today we travelled to Burgess Hill to Camper Sales to look at a V W Westfalia Club Joker. Although a lot smaller than Marge it impressed with its storage and layout. But impressed as we were something just didn't seem right, The van had done barely any miles over a couple of years, one year just seven between MOT's. We also realised from the registration plate it was local and would explain the amount of corrosion John spotted when looking for the water outlet on the underside from the salt air, and the aftermarket wheels with low profile tyre. Shame. Marge you're safe for now. Though we may return as they had a fantastic array of Westfalia vans. 

The weather although warm is wet so we decided to head back towards Chichester. The Festival of Speed is on at nearby Goodwood so the rocks are busy. Angela found us a little overnight spot just north of Chichester by the river Levant. When we arrived, other vans had obviously decided it to be a good stopover as well. Room for a little one? Fortunately there was a space on the end to squeeze Marge in. There are seven of us in total, the van behind is Danish.  If it wasn't raining, we'd appreciate how pretty the area is. The birds undeterred by the weather entertain us with their evening chorus. They sound cheerful. Perhaps we should be as well. Tonight, the two men at Selsey Bill will once again squeeze into their small car for another night. Unlike us, they don't have the luxury that Marge offers.