Just back from family camping over bank holiday weekend with DP, DD (5yrs) and DS (2yrs) - plus some very nice, sane, calm friends. OK so it poured rain for 24 hours, OK so we forgot to change DS's nappy and he covered himself (then us) in crap head to toe, but that aside isn't it supposed to be fun?
Primarily myself to blame, as I got thoroughly stressed out, despite starting the weekend with a glass of wine before putting the tent up. Basically, family camping isn't the same as pre-family camping is it?
I used to travel light - even went camping on my bike once, with tiny tent & Trangia. DP isn't an experienced camper, so I tend to take over when he gets the guy ropes in a knot. And finally we have a new tent which is supposed to be a breeze to put up and take down (vango airbeam jobby), but actually isn't. Plus, the amount of stuff! We have table, chairs, campingaz stove - heck, it's a big job to put it all away again.
Need advice - do I need to man up or give up (for a few years)?
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treehugga · 27/08/2013 13:49
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