Dartington Hall We walked to Dartington Hall by way of the riverside footpath. The grounds were very interesting with friendly robins and sculptures. We went to have a look at the retail opportunity, but mainly high class stuff with very little local input beyond the obligatory arts. Totnes Went back to Totnes town in the rain to finish off where we got to at closing time the day before. Totnes certainly outstrips Malvern in interest and weirdness, but not in charity shops. Session (English unaccompanied) The Albert was very close to the campsite and we did't even have to cross the river. The pub brews its own beer and had interecting characters. One was a German with a motorbike he worked on his room. He had recently discovered his landlady was a witch. We do live ... read more

Back to Murvi Arrived at Murvi just after 9. There is not much in Lee Mills. The famous Lee Mill is now part of the Edinburgh Woolen Mills so not that special. There is also a large Motorhome sales place to the west of the village. Not tempted to exchange Pic (yet). Back towards Murvi there is a largish Tesco to fritter away the hours. When we were thinking about lunch, we had the call to pick up the van. They had found a sticking solenoid and had added silicone sealent to the wastes. On to Totnes The site at Totnes (Steamer Quay Caravan Club) was all it was reported to be. Very convenient for Totnes town and very very convenient for the boats from Dartmouth. All pitches are grass with no electricity, but there is ... read more

Short Night The clocks went forward tonight so not too much sleep. Not sure if either of the pillows he had bought yesterday was quite right. It's a bit like Goldilocks. The memory foam was a little small (but it would save space), the other one was too big (though it would probably compress with age). We are having a pillow review when we get home! We walked up the old railway line into the centre of Ledbury for a guided walk with the retiring chairman of the Civic Society. Found out a lot I didn't know but it was so COLD. As soon as he finished we rushed back to the Plume of Feathers for Sunday Lunch, only to find a couple of us who were half way through theirs as they had not completed ... read more

List making I attempted to form a list for our first trip and that was pretty comprehensive. I deliberately missed out some things I should have taken. Water management is a question and which camping club is the best to join. Embarrassment Arrived at Ledbury Rugby Club and parked up in neat lines on car park. Some had taken to the grass, but they were staying longer and looked a bit too close to the action. The large puddle under our van was put down to overfilling the cold water tank........ I had done this at home on a slope so seemed a reasonable explanation. Over 25 Murvies due for the weekend, our first chance to compare and contrast. Warm welcome from all and invited Simon (Garf) and Jess (the other local owners who we knew ... read more

Visit to VanBitz Taunton Back down the M5 to have alarm fitted. Very smooth trip down apart from the TomTom not being happy on the vehicle battery, but appears it was finger trouble (it is a long way across the cab to fiddle). Tried out mp3 CD which worked fine and avoided the need to fiddle with the CD player during the 2 hour each way trip. Lift provided into Taunton where I met up with a friend at the Castle Green Inn (hidden behind the Castle Hotel) in the town centre. Liver and bacon followed by cheese and bicuits very good. CAMRA pub but beer not sampled. Walked off lunch with a 2 or so mile walk back. The facilities at VanBitz are impressive with two large covered fitting bays (they made our van look ... read more