Backyard camping

21st July is the Belgian National Day and a national holiday. As it falls on a Tuesday this year, many businesses stayed closed on Monday which makes for a four day weekend. And, for the second year running, the holiday weekend saw Macsen heading off for a week-long camp with the local youth group.

Sunday, therefore, was spent carefully following unnecessarily winding roads, followed by a beer and barbecue fuelled send-off for the kids. And, as we returned (along a much more sensible road), the twins announced that they, too, would like to go camping.

Fortunately, we have a tent and, while Monday was a bit miserable weather-wise, Tuesday was perfect camping weather.

The tent is still up and providing a handy bug-proof shelter for outdoor eating.