Well, I didn't expect to get the ball rolling this early in the piece but it's well and truly on the go now. I'm up to my neck in essays but I bought a campervan today! Who would have thought that I'd buy my first car in London from a bogan Kiwi. Yep, a 1983 Leyland Sherpa Turbo Diesel (with no turbo).

It was a bargain at £700 (I hope I dont come to regret saying this) and despite being a bit ugly on the inside, is mechancally sound (so our mechanic neighbour assures me) and just needs a few little things sorted.

The challenge now is to forget about it and focus on uni. I'll have to get it insured first of all but I dont think I'll be driving it around much for now. The size of it and the lack of power steering and too inviting, not to mention the the piddling alleyways they call streets here (actually, I'm sure I've mentioned this on a few occasions).

Interestingly, the licence plate no is KEG 152Y and apparently I should be able to sell the plates for almost as much as the van! Bring it on! I'll have to look into it and see if i can find anyone stupid enough to but it. Why do people bother? If you're gonna get a personalised plate then get a proper one.

So, anyone else fancy touring around Europe with Adam and me? I cant believe it's actually gonna happen now.






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