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Living the dream suggests the existence of one dream but, of course, everyone’s vision of what the dream actually is will vary magnificently. As with many things in human life, we really do like to hold something up as being the true pinnacle of an idea. Ladies and gentlemen, with that in mind may we present to you exhibit A of ‘living the dream.’ In a nutshell, it’s a brand new, highly modified T6.1 Highline camper van with two Labradors in it being driven around the country and beyond by two people of an age whereby retirement is a word that would only be associated with you if you were a professional footballer. The couple is Bethany & Kel Aston (35 and 45 respectively) and the dogs are Brambles and Daisy. The van is this Pure Grey 2021 T6.1 -let’s find out more about it!

First of all, let’s address how two kids get to retire at such an early age. (For context, I’m 44 and together with my 41-year-old sibling we’re still known as the ‘kids’ in the family so don’t @ me.) “It’s all a bit geeky really,” laughs Beth. “We both held senior roles in the

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