The Festival

Testing Times

So after the lovely drive I had as described in the previous blog, I arrived at Inverness and had time for some lunch then go get some food/drink shopping.

Then it was off to Bogbain Farm, just outside Inverness for this years Brew At The Bog. A few of us went last year, and had a brilliant time so thought we would try it again and brought more friends along too.

Got there just before gates opened, and a short wait then into the campervan field. Wasn't long before I was set up and enjoying a cold cider out the fridge.

More friends arrived and we even had a van warming party with wristbands for entry. Thankfully we didn't have any unwelcome visitors!!

As the sun went down, and a few more drinks too, we headed off into the arena for a bit and then the after party was back at the van. 

Think we had about 8 or 9 of us in the van at one point, bit of a squeeze but it was certainly warmer than outside or in a tent.

There was no problems with the power/lights/tunes all night, and it did go on till about 7.30am the first night, so am glad the solar panels/batteries were doing their job.

Had a shower when I eventually got up, that was great to have at a festival and so glad I put a wetroom in the van.

Also cooked several times over the weekend, and the fridge seemed to keep everything chilled but there was a problem with the freezer as ice was melting at one point so need to look at that.

The rest of the weekend was similar.. food, drink, party, sleep, repeat... good fun though!

And as for the verdict on the van, very pleased with it and noticed a couple niggly things I need to sort, but the big test will be next Thursday when am away for 17 days!

The Trip

A Day In The Life

So at the weekend I went up north for the maiden journey of the van. I got the van loaded up with some food/drink supplies, some other camping bits n bobs and a bag of clothes.

So I set off from home, towards Glasgow and then up past Loch Lomond which is a great drive along the windy lochside road. Then up to Crianlarich, Tyndrum and then onto Glencoe.

Did my first rest stop just up past the climb after you pass Bridge Of Orchy, where the view is stunning.

Then continued on to just before Glencoe Ski Resort, and took another short break.

Quick cuppa, and then off again up the A82 through the Great Glen, and it's hard not to stop at every layby for photos, but here's a couple more.

I then pulled into Glencoe village for some food, and did plan to stay there overnight but decided to just have a quick pint at the Clachaig Inn and carry on.

As it was still early, and was heading to Inverness I decided to just keep going as it was a gorgeous day, so I went on up past Fort William, Fort Augustus and eventually pulled in at Drumnadrochit.

I found somewhere quiet to park up, and made some dinner as by now it was around 6pm so also had a quick cider to wash down the burgers.

I'd done about 160 miles out on the road today, but took my time and enjoyed the drive. The van was great and no issues at all. So I went to the local pub for more cider. Just to get into practice for the weekend ahead of course!

Then it was back to the van, to chill out and watched a film.

The next morning, I had no reason to get up early as never had far to go to get to Inverness, so just lazed about and made some breakfast.

So then took the short drive into Inverness, getting there about 12pm, exactly 24 hours after leaving the house.. what an enjoyable first day it was, makes all the hard work seem worthwhile :)

Link to Photo Album