Called Irresponsible Parents in an Art Gallery and Stranded Without an MOT | Alternative Living Diaries

This week we’re doing an Alternative Living Diaries. It’s been a while. We’ve had a bit of a hiatus from the podcast. Cards on the table, we’ve been struggling in our relationship. We’re not going to go into that now, but we’re here. We’re all right. We’re doing okay. So where are we? A gorgeous view of a car park in Kendal, next to a police station. On the way down from Scotland we stopped off at Gretna Green, which was full of tourists, and the blacksmith was on his computer. Then a woman dragged us into the middle of nowhere to see her two litters of dachshund puppies and offered us her field for £45. Not even a toilet. We talk about the cost of parking up your van in the UK, which is just literally ridiculous. If you’ve got a bit of land, open up your fields and charge everybody 10 to 20 pounds. Then you won’t have this issue. Skye: we’d highly recommend it, but don’t go in high season. Found a community toilet, shower and laundry just off the bridge in Kyle of Lochalsh, run by the community and funded by the community. That should happen more often. Edinburgh has slammed its way into our top five. Stockbridge, a £13 family bus ticket, and a museum that was very good price to get in. Free. Plus Naomi climbing Ben Nevis with Arlo, and hips don’t lie. Then the Fruitmarket gallery, where we were called irresponsible parents. “I’m going to talk to you about art gallery etiquette.” And the MOT. We based a whole trip around getting it done in Stranraer, booked it months in advance, made it very, very clear what the van was, got the children up at 5am, and the guy said, “I’m not sure I’m going to be able to lift that.” Second year in a row. The universe looked after us in the end and she passed with flying colours. Not a single advisory. Now we’re off to a Haven for £23 a night, because when you’re in a van the decision fatigue is too much. The autumn winter drop is still live, but we’ll be closing it the first week of November because we’re leaving the UK. The lovely hat, a really cute box, from us to you. Buy it for yourself or for somebody else for Christmas. We’ve merged Naomi and Nomestia’s Instagram, still at thisisnaomigale. If you’re not on Instagram, come along to YouTube. And if you don’t want to miss an episode, all you have to do is subscribe. Please leave a review. It helps more people to find us.If this resonated, you're part of our alternative living community: hit follow so you don't miss what's next. Join the Field: https://naomigale.myflodesk.com/thefield More from us: https://nomestia.substack.com/Explore alternative family living: www.nomestia.co Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.