Shore Leave
Duration
Three days
When
October 2020
Why?
Walking through history on the iconic White Cliffs
Motorhome
2003 Hymer Camp
Storm Alex was on her way, and we were booked to stay at Kingsdown International Camping Centre, roughly halfway between Dover and Deal, on the Kent coast.
After gazing back at those famous white cliffs from the deck during many a ferry crossing, I was looking forward to getting closer and walking on the clifftops, but the storm was threatening to put paid to my long-cherished plans.
However, I have never been one to let a little storm get in the way! Armed with hot chocolate, cold beers, cards and board games, my husband and I arrived at the campsite on a grey Saturday.
“Look at that amazing view!” I exclaimed.
“You can see across the Channel to France.”
“Look at that mud!” groaned my husband.
“I’m not sure we’ll get back out of this field.”
Views over the Channel
We were pitched in splendid isolation at the far end of the campsite,
