We had decided that as we had a double pitch and intended to stay on the Ria Formosa Camp-site at Cabanas, on the eastern Algarve in Portugal, for a while, we would put up our stand alone tent-room. It has been quite some time since we last put it up and our memories and strength are not as great as they used to be.
There had been some torrential storms with amazing lightning, thunder and fierce winds which had slowed down our progress in this task. But even without the inclement weather, we would have had to do things in stages. We “aint” so strong as we used to be and which colour pole do we insert first, also how many pegs do you think are needed to keep it secure? Bernard’s knees are dodgy and all that kneeling whilst banging in the pegs results in a three day task. Other people were putting up there tents and awnings in a few hours and were somewhat amused by us. “Not finished yet, then?” “Congratulations, you managed it this year!”
It was well worth the effort, though we vowed never to do it again. I could use my computer sitting in it whilst Bernard was on his in the motor-home, or I could tinkle away on my keyboard with my earphones on, so that no-one would hear me play. Bernard said they could probably hear me singing though I do not believe I was.
We stored our fruit and veg and extra bottles in it and, as the weather was somewhat changeable, house the table and chairs for the nights and rainy days. It gives us an extra room to our 7 metre long motor-home. A very useful addition, but will we ever put it up again?
