Day to rest, do laundry, and catch up on things with David, Sara & Justice. They have a nice home for the next year. Their furniture has not arrived, roughing it a little. Went to Shrivenham for a walk and dinner at "Prince of Wales". Great Pub, the bar keep, Eddie very funny. He says " beer is gift from god to Earth". Tried something different to eat; Steak liver pudding, similar to pot pie with beef and kidney and a great tasting sauce in a pastry set ...

Up early, the Hilton allowed us to take our breakfast to go. At midi station passed through customs then security before boarding the Eurostar train 9113 for London. The train glided through the Belguim countryside as I watched the wheat and corn crops whisk by. Could see more scenery than on the A40. The highways are edged with high fences. Then came the dark, one knew we were under the English Chanel. Again light, and a different countryside, as in Europe...