The nomadic life

I often used to wonder how tribes from Africa, Egypt and the like used to carry all their belongings and set up camp, only to move on after a while. You also read about it in the old testament, 'following the cloud by day and the fire by night'.
Well, we're doing it! I never thought it was the kind of life I would like to live but I love it. In fact I love it so much I would like to rid ourselves of alot of the bagage we are carrying. There's something to be said for just having enough to see you through.
It's taken me 2 months to get used to not having a 'store cupboard'. I have bought a few dried herbs to add to meals and the odd packet of rice and pasta, but mainly I get what we need for one or two days then shop again.
Clothes get put in a bowl to soak overnight before being hung up to dry during the day, and the accommodation gets swept daily! Magic!
I must admit we have brilliant weather on our side which does help tremendously. We also have all the mod-cons us English enjoy....running water, hot and cold, ensuite facilities, a fridge, and somewhere comfortable to sit of an evening, not to mention a proper table and chairs for our meals! Luxury really, if I try to compare to the various tribes around the world.
Yet still for your average Brit to dispense with bricks and mortar, solidity and a purpose in life, I'd choose the caravan any day.

Thank you to all of you who are keeping in touch by email and blogging. It is lovely to receive the news you are sending us, and the requests of prayer.

We have set ourselves up with a web cam....it's built into the computer actually....and where we have Wi-Fi access we are able to communicate for free by Skype phone and web cam. Really usefull for seeing 60 Shelley Road!!!! I must admit though all things seem to be A ok there!

So thank you once again to all of you who have emailed us or left us a message.....keep them coming.
Lots of love
J x