Does Claire know that you post those pictures up for complete strangers (and yanks at that) to see?
The country side looks beautiful, but you're right that the "offroad" bit looks a little gnarly. If you're going to go camping a lot I would suggest getting a roof box to put all of your gear in. I have one and I can stuff a TON of stuff in it, which leave the interior of the VX open for guests.
Looks like you're really enjoying the VX....keep it up.
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