Now we have made it to Lysingsbadets camping, which is located just outside Västervik. This is an absolutely huge campsite with 900 campsites, cabins, restaurants, pool, gym and I don't know everything. Fortunately, Carina and Stefan, who we talked to through the blog, had come here before and recommended nice places by the water. So for us it was just to roll down and stand next to them.
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What fun it is to meet other motorhome drivers through blogging! We had contact with Carina and Stefan while we were on the Gamleby campingand decided to go over to Lysingsbadets camping, where they had their motorhome. It was about an hour's drive, and when we arrived there was a free spot waiting for us next to Carina and Stefan.
We really had a great afternoon and evening together! We started with a drink in the sun, before going for a walk to look around the campsite. In the picture below you can see us in the sunshine outside Stefan and Carina's motorhome.
Walk around Lysingsbadet campsite
We took a walk around the campsite with Carina and Stefan, and this place is really huge. Not everything is open yet, but during the summer there are restaurants, a shop, an arena where artists perform, a relaxation area, a floating sauna and a gym, adventure golf, pool and lots of different activities for children. Read more at the campsite's website.
There are also large natural areas, including nice rocky islands with bridges between them. We have some jackets on (except occasionally when the sun is strong), as it is a bit windy. But the kids are brave - they run around in swimming trunks!
Long and pleasant evening
After the walk we came back to our motorhomes. It was a long and pleasant evening with lots of talking and laughing, first at the outdoor furniture in the sun and then inside Carina and Stefan's motorhome.
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Annelie-Singapore says:
So cosy, and nice to meet blog friends too!
Hugs from Singapore/ Annelie
10 May 2013 - 10:34
Ditte says:
Cosy! We pass by Västervik today on our way to Öland...
Stay safe and enjoy your holiday.
10 May 2013 - 10:34
admin says:
Annelie-Singapore, extra nice to meet blog friends!
Ditte, wishing you a pleasant stay on Öland!
10 May 2013 - 14:18
Deciree says:
You seem to be having a wonderful time. Here it is just shitty weather..rain and rain:( Nice that you met blog friends. It is absolutely fantastic with a motorhome. Then you move quickly and can socialise with each other. Continue to have a good time:)
10 May 2013 - 14:24
admin says:
Deciree, the weather goes back and forth here! Sometimes sunny and beautiful - sometimes windy and chilly. But it's nice to meet blogger friends. The motorhome is great!
🙂
10 May 2013 - 14:35
Homenaway says:
As nice as possible out at lysingsbadet-we were there 09. I think we were standing in the place your friends are standing! However, it blew something crazy in these places near the sea 😮 Remember that we were walking between those small islands you see in the background, you come out a good bit "out on the sea"
10 May 2013 - 19:48
Carina Olsson says:
Great fun to meet irl at last!
Yes, but heaven, some solved the whole world's problems in the early hours, the geniuses speculate 🙂 .
10 May 2013 - 20:50
Frankie & Co says:
Oh so much fun - we know exactly 🙂 ðŸ™'
10 May 2013 - 20:52
admin says:
Homenaway, fun! Yes, when it blows, it gets cold here... Fortunately, we have had no wind at times. Very nice places we think!
Carina, very funny! And yes, it's good that someone is solving the world's problems for us!
😉
Frankie & co,
😉
11 May 2013 - 8:11