I’d promised myself a block of time to work on the e-book I’ve been promising most of this and last year. I’m finally getting the space I need to work on the book, at a campsite in Hokkaido this week.
One of the surprises of coming to this campsite is that I’ve got a very beautiful view of Mt Yōtei from where I’ve pitched my tent. I did not intend to make photographs this week. It is more a ‘holiday’ for me, but did wish to concentrate on the new e-book which is really needing some re-arranging and structure.
I’m glad to report that sitting in their beautiful hut each morning for a few hours until around 1pm is really helping. It’s warm, and they’re even piping in some nice classic 40’s jazz (which does not repeat !).
My office away from home.
This is the very first campsite I’ve stayed in, in Japan. I’ve had a hunch the past few years that camping in Japan would be very civilised. I have my own allotment with car park space, log fire area and quiet and space away from others. This is unlike most campsites in Scotland now which seem to be focussed on cramming in as many people as possible. The hut I show above is heated, open until 10pm, and it’s a nice place to hang out in the evening.
I think I will try to make this a yearly occurrence. A bit of camping in Japan each autumn when I come out to do my Hokkaido autumn tour.
