Going home

Leaving England today.

What a wonderful trip it has been, and what a lot we have seen! When we returned to hire car, we had travelled over 2,000 miles in it. I am sure that there will be other trips in the years to come, and there is certainly an awful lot that I haven't seen, but there will be no other trip quite like the first one back.

I think that we have probably been very lucky with the weather, and have seen some parts of England at their best. We had beautiful weather in the Lake District, and some fine days in the Cotswolds. There were really only 2 days in which rain made it difficult for us. Over the 6 weeks that we were here, I call that pretty good!!

What was the best bit? That's a very difficult question; especially after doing so much in such a packed schedule. The family would have to be high on the list. It has been wonderful to see all the people that we have been able to catch up with; that is definitely one of the highlights for me. And to go back to Borth and find it so unchanged and unspoiled was another. Finally seeing the Lake District was a real treat as well. I loved York, with its old "gates" and lovely little shops. Such an historic town.

But for now, it's time to go home!