Despite our misgivings, we began to get carried away with the whole idea of owning a camper van. The idyllic scenarios were building in our minds...drinking wine under the awning watching the setting sun, making a warming drink after an afternoon bodyboarding, pootling along country lanes towards beautiful empty campsites. And of course, doing the whole festival scene in our uber-trendy vintage/ retro 70s styled campervan. We spent a few days egging each other on whilst testing out reactions from friends and family. 'Go for it' seemed to be the most common response although we quickly got used to the complete bewilderment and hysterical laughter that also accompanied the positivity. Indeed, there was something about the laughter that strengthened our desire for the ridiculed brown van. An air of protectiveness grew around it; the idea that we could rescue it and make it loved again was appealing. And if that meant people would laugh at us then so be it...we could handle it!
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