Joan | Tony |
We used to go to the coast for a week and stay in a caravan. It was either that or a tent, which we didn’t fancy. We couldn’t afford anything else. The beaches were nice, but the sea was freezing. It didn’t stop us going in though. Looking back, it didn’t harm us. The best thing was the fish. I can feel the taste in my mouth even after all these years. We didn’t go out in the evenings. We’d just stay in and play cards and board games. The only thing was no pets were allowed, so the cat and dog stayed with my aunt. | My parents had bought some land in the hills. It had always been their dream to have a holiday home there. Every vacation, we’d go and work on it. My cousins would come too. The first year or two we had to camp in the open. Building the house was really hard and every night we’d fall asleep totally exhausted. It was good fun, though, and now we have a wonderful holiday home in the hills that we can escape to whenever it gets too hot in the city. It’s even got a tennis court which I play on a lot. |
Andrea | Ronald |
My father had this idea that holidays should be educational. Every year when my friends were all on the beach, my sister and I would be dragged round the country in an attempt to improve our general knowledge. I remember one year we visited the cathedrals of the south-west region. My sister found it interesting, but I couldn’t help thinking enviously of my friends enjoying themselves on the coast. It all went in one ear and out the other. | I would go and stay with my friends at their grandparents’ in the country. It was like living in another century. They had no running water. We had to get it from a well in the garden. They didn’t have gas or electricity either. Of course, there was no TV. Nowadays, such places must be very rare. However, it was great! We’d spend the days climbing the trees and swimming in the stream at the bottom of the garden. And the wildlife was amazing! |
Benjamin | Carol |
Times were hard and we spent the holidays at home. It didn’t bother us, because as long as we had a ball we could kick it around all day. There was a field nearby and we’d play with other kids like us. It didn’t matter if it rained. Anything was better than playing inside the house. Nowadays, when I work all day and find myself physically exhausted, I look back fondly on those times. However, at the same time, I do regret missing the opportunity to see more of the world as a youngster. | We used to go abroad to the south of France, which was a very modern thing back then. I remember that the neighbours were extremely jealous of us. My brothers and I loved it there. We’d play with the local children. It did wonders for our French, which was the only subject we didn’t have to worry about at home. I remember thinking the place would be backward, but it wasn’t at all. Mum and Dad loved the local food, although I can’t say I was so keen on it myself. |
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