Pitches that follow the sun

[Lutz]

Campingpark Burgstaller in Austria is offering the ultimate in luxury pitches - on a turntable covered with Astroturf that follows the sun during the day and returns to its starting position again overnight. No need for a motor mover if the pitch moves to where you want it!

If you think this is a joke, watch the webcam and see it being built: http://www.burgstaller.co.at/iframe_bau2007.htm

They say it will be in operation ready for Easter and starting 1st March one can bid for a reservation on Ebay.

 

[ValA.]

Years ago friends of mine used to stay in a wooden house near Abersoch, North Wales, which was similarly on a turntable. It had to be moved around to follow the sun, by hand, but similar in principal. It was big enough for a family of six. It's not there now, but the superb plot on the top of the hill allows you to view Snowdonia early in the morning, and Hells Mouth and Bardsey Island in the evening!!!