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Kit for kids
Lovely to see PACMAT featured in Walk Magazine. "Gear on Test: Kit for Kids"By Jen and Sim Benson Read the full article here.
Last dash before London
We'd had a long journey back, stretched over two weeks. Italy, Germany, Belgium, France and finally back to Dover. Before heading into to town we thought we'd have a rest at Granny's, Sussex. The Ashdown Forest is nearby and a wonderful place to walk. With far reaching views, tall trees and a refreshing breeze of fresh air. We parked up and found a good place to leave Guy with on a bench with a view. And off we went with Basil for a final stretch of the legs before our journey back into Central London.
Break a leg!
It was a stunning day. The kids had been invited to go canyoning with some friends, so we thought we'd make the most of it and take the dog for a picnic walk. Dogs aren't allowed to walk in the French National Park area so we drove to Col de la forclaz. A road very popular with road cyclists, just over the boarder in Switzerland. Before setting off for the walk we stopped at the hotel and sat outside to have a cup of coffee, watching the bikes go by, reminiscing about our motorcycling days. Fuelled up on caffine, we set...
Another big night out!
With the fantastic weather we decided to do another night out with a few friends. A day spent climbing followed by a walk up to the Cheserys meant we were ready for a good night's sleep. After pitching we treated ourselves to a little Firepot. (It really does taste so much better than other dehydrated food and they have a good vegetarian range). Again we were treated by the company of marmots and the magnificent bucatan. It was a warm, balmy night, but with a clear sky. After sitting out chatting under the stars we all slept well, waking early for...
Muddy biking
A muddy day out through the woods mountain biking. One PACMAT XL bottom side up saved the car on the way home.
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