After a bit of a break from camping due to other adventures and a very busy work schedule, it was very nice to be back out in Gandalf on camping business rather than work journeys! We were retreating to a favourite hang out of ours- Sandy Gulls, Mundesley, which in our opinion has some of the best coastal views from a pitch in the country. It’s also got lovely facilities and is adults only, so for two ‘almost burnt out after 2 weeks- omg there is still another 5 to go’ teachers, it was ideal.

We were looking forward to seeing my dad and step mum, who were joining us in their Hymer, and arrived just in time for a sun downer and then dinner in their van on Friday night.

Saturday morning and after a glorious sleep- why do I always sleep better in Gandalf- and a leisurely breakfast, we caught the bus from practically outside the site towards Cromer. Dad enjoyed flashing his new card 😉 and the rest of us young un’s paid a mere £5 each for a return ticket ( Jazz cost £1 too).

We alighted at Overstrand, which was a hive of activity as there was a Christmas bizarre event on which we all enjoyed, had a dram, and hit the coastal cliff path towards Cromer. It’s only a couple of miles but gives great views. You can walk from the campsite and we have done in the past, but we fancied a shorter hike today.

On reaching Cromer, we had a pint in the Wellington and then went on to No 1, again in our opinion the best of the best, for haddock and chips x 4. Delish.

We wandered along the beach to look at the Banksy piece that popped up last year and then made our way back to the bus stop – via the end of the pier bar for a scenic ‘“one for the road”.

The weather had been gorgeous and the sea air and views, and of course the fish and chips and company, were a well needed tonic after a pretty stressful week our end.

Saturday night we enjoyed a chill in the Hymer with Dad and Jenny and a very early night for Keith and I. Just what we needed!

It was a flying visit but just what the doctor ordered. Sandy Gulls- we’ll be back!

Until next time

Lx