We travelled to Rhyd-y-Felin in deepest Wales where my son James was competing in a downhill mountain bike race over the course of a weekend. Faced with the prospect of two nights under canvas or the chance to fulfill a lifetime dream of driving and staying in a retro VW Campervan. There was no choice ;-) So we embarked on our journey in Aria !
It is true what they say, your cheeks do ache with the grinning and you truly do celebrate EVEN the journey. Fun fun fun !!! I was like a child on Christmas Eve the night before we picked up Aria and on being shown round and driving her I discovered that she wasn't just beautiful to look at she drove beautifully too. The higher than normal driving position afforded me breathtaking views of the valleys and mountains as we journeyed. Wonderful. Small enough to comfortably negotiate the most remote areas she was "tardis like" enough to keep us in the comfort of home.We settled down at the foot of the mountains seemingly miles from anywhere. I had 360 degree views that money couldn't buy from your own front door and as I laid in my bed in the mornings I could see past the forest , up the mountains to cavernous blue skies back down to earth.
She enabled me to feed the hungry hordes with their bacon rolls whilst James showed the endless stream of friends and strangers alike round "The Van" ! Aria's magnetism was no respector of age. Old and young alike were beguiled by her ;-)
All too soon it was time to pack up and leave. I wanted to relish some of the love and care so obviously lavished on her before she was entrusted to us, was determined to get her back in time to stroke, tend and polish her up before her return. What a joy.
Haven't had such fun in years. Fab ! fab ! fab. Can't wait for next time.
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