Initially, we hoped to find accommodation in Lincolnshire to stay close to the places we love, but with so little on the market, it just hasn’t been possible. Thankfully, we have a great relationship with our previous letting agents, and after a few discussions, they’ve worked with the landlord to let us move back into our old property for the winter months.
The past few days have been tough as we’ve been going through our storage unit to refurnish the house. It’s strange stepping back into a more fixed lifestyle, but this temporary change gives us a chance to reset and prepare for the next chapter.
Our Transit Connect has been a brilliant little van, but its limitations are more apparent in these harsh conditions. Without solar panels or 240V power, we’ve been relying solely on 12V, which has made things increasingly difficult in the freezing weather. I’ve been feeling anxious about it all, but sometimes you’ve got to adapt to keep moving forward.
That said, there’s a silver lining to this break. I’m big on Christmas, and with the limited cooking facilities in the van, it would have been a struggle to make it feel special. Now, at least, we’ll have a warm, cosy, and merry Christmas to enjoy together. It’s a small comfort that makes this transition a bit easier to accept.
This pause is only temporary, not the end. We’ll still be doing the odd night away and exploring whenever we can, but for now, we’re stepping back from living on the road full-time. Marking this chapter, our vanlife journey began on my 31st birthday, 31st May 2024, and we’ll press pause on 1st December 2024, exactly six months later.
In the meantime, this break gives us a chance to reset and focus on a few essentials. I’ll have access to my PC again, which means I can refine the blog and create better content. I’ve also upgraded to a new phone, which will make managing everything on the road much easier. Plus, the van needs some maintenance, its MOT is due in January, and I’ve got a few tweaks I want to finish on the build—all of which we’ll tackle while we’re temporarily off the road.
And let me be clear—the blog isn’t going anywhere, and neither are the posts. Whether it’s days out, short trips, or planning the next leg of our journey, I’ll still be here, sharing every step of the way.
This is just a new chapter in the same story. Vanlife will resume before you know it, and we’ll be back chasing the open road in no time.
