Campsite Supreme !

First mention here is of the amazing shower/toilet block - best we have ever seen, ever !! immaculate, very high tech, no-touch tap operation, plenty of hooks, music, automatic lights in all cubicles.....you get the idea. Only downside is that you have to pay per shower - 50c, about 40p and for this you get 3 minutes of hot water. It's plenty really, even if you wash your hair, but it did mean you had to be organised and have change ready and remember to take it with you !! After a couple of forgetful trips we sooned learned to remember !!

Another slight downside is that the electricity is metred - a first for us - will be interesting to see how much we've clocked up after a fortnight's use. Normally it is included in the price for the pitch.

Also here we have been incredulous at the amount of equipment they have at their disposal for the maintenance of the grounds etc - in terms of machines I mean. Normal sites have a couple of mowers but here there are various tractors, jcbs, really heavy duty rollers, various sized trailers - half the stuff I wouldn't know what they use for !! Have seen quite a few men eyeing up the gear with lust in their eyes - big boys toys!!! and lots of them !

One thing we have noticed is the bulk of the campers are either Danish or Russian and that there is a very high turnover of overnighters. Obviously this site is enroute to the south or west....from choice I don't think I would choose to come here for my annual holiday as the weather is incredibly changeable - even worse that in the UK believe it or not !

I gather it is something to do with the mountainous range just behind us and the flatlands before us - the 'precipitation' rate is very high all year round. We have had untold short sharp storms, lots of thunder and lightning and just masses of quick showers - tricky when walking. I carry an umbarella when walking if a dark cloud is even lurking nearby, pays to be prepared. I found one which has a carrying strap (adjustable) so I can sling over my shoulder to have hands free for my walking poles.

Another interesting item I've noticed here is a fridge with individual numbered and lockered compartments for use by tent campers. We have only had a fridge the last two years of our travels and before that were restricted to a coolbox and occasionally the use of the site freezer to chill down our icepacks. The campsite in Hungary even had one of these which was amazing, but thinking back wasn't sure if it was chilled or simply storage. Anyway, a jolly useful addition to any site, especially in the height of summer when camping.