Day 5 — Final Walks and Journey Home On our last morning, we woke early and slowly packed the tent. The children were reluctant to leave. Camping had become an adventure for them — sleeping outdoors, helping with small jobs, eating simple meals, and spending every day exploring. Before leaving, we may have taken one…
Day 4 — Mini Golf and Go-Karting This was the children’s favourite day. We found a mini golf course and decided to have a family competition. Nitin took it very seriously, carefully lining up each shot. Shital was more interested in celebrating every time the ball moved in the right direction. Hansa laughed at my…
Day 3 — The Needles The next day we visited the famous Needles. The white cliffs and pointed rocks rising from the sea were unforgettable. Even now, after so many years, I can still imagine the view. The children were fascinated by the chairlift and the coloured sands. We may have bought a small souvenir…
Day 2 — Beach Day and Family Fun Our first full day was spent at the beach. The children ran straight towards the sand, shoes off, buckets in hand. Nitin wanted to explore the rocks and waves, while Shital was happy making sandcastles and collecting shells. Hansa prepared a simple picnic, and we sat together…
Our 1987 Camping Holiday to the Isle of Wight Day 1 — Leicester to the Sea In the summer of 1987, we packed our Mercedes Estate car with everything we thought a young family might need: a small tent, blankets, food, clothes, and plenty of excitement. I was 34, Hansa was 33, Nitin was 9,…