There were big delays on our train line this morning so we had to wait about an hour at the station before our train came along. Once we finally got on the train, there was a homeless man (who looked very frail) preventing anyone coming into his section of the carriage by waving his stick. We nearly got on through that door but promptly changed our mind and entered via the next door. He was continuously chanting a huge array of profanities about white people. It ...

We were up early due to still being on UK time but we felt relatively well rested considering the flight and time difference. The apartment was hot from the heating and it was clear and sunny outside so we were a little ambitious with wearing minimal layers out. It was actually quite crisp and breezy which meant we could have done with a good jacket. We walked to our closest subway station - Ditmas Ave (a little bit derelict - looks like it could be a scene from ...

After getting packed up and ready for our departure (including making a sandwich for us to eat at the airport), we then played a game of Crib while Linda made a delicious omelette for lunch. John arrived home from his rugby trip just in time for lunch too. Linda and John very generously drove us to Gatwick airport and we said our sad goodbyes. Whilst waiting in line to check in, we ate our sandwiches! They didn't last too long! After doing the usual waiting aroun...

This morning was a relaxing morning. John went to a rugby match with his friends that had been in the calendar for ages. Calvin went for a run while Kate and Linda played bananagrams. We then all made a delicious pintxos lunch full of zucchini, smoked salmon, olives, anchovies, cherry tomatoes and cheese on little pieces of toasted bread. After downing it all, Linda drove us to the quaint town of Marlow. After scoring an ideal car parking spot, we went for a nice...

Time to leave Heswall and the comforts of our 2nd home at Ric*************a's and proceed onwards with our travels. Fiona and Barnaby drove us to Chester train station where we caught our first train of the day to Crewe. We had a quick snack of a croissant and a hot drink while waiting for our next train to Stafford. Both of these trains were quite busy so we stood in entrance area of the carriages with all our bags. Thankfully, we didn't have to stay on those tr...