SOJOURN IN LONDON

We stopped briefly in London and called Terminal 4 Hilton Hotel home for a few days.

We were met by our dear friend Rob Bailey at the arrivals hall. Just to make sure we kept up the momentum and illusion that we were still travelling and "in transit" he even sported a board with WALLER GANG on it just as our guides have done for the last 6 months. We were joined later in the evening by Rob's partner Bridget and Mike Parker and his lovely bride Eilis. Of course there was only one place to eat that evening...Pizza Express! David had been craving a Capricosa with extra anchovy for months!

The following day we were delighted to see our lovely friend Lisa Eyre, Karen Whittingham, Katy Gregson and Rachel Sansom. These ladies braved high winds, fallen trees and overturned lorries on the motorway to come to see us from Shropshire! And they came bearing gifts too! They were joined by our friend Corrina Britten from Wimbledon and we of course broke open a bottle of bubbly to celebrate every ones safe arrival!

Lucy and Tobin Morris also made what can only be described as a torturous journey by rail to London. Tobin boarded the "fast" train from Holyhead to London meeting Lucy at Crewe. Snailing along a 50km per hour the train finally gave up and the rest of the journey was by bus!

Rory was thrilled to see Tobin as he had no idea he was coming and we were all so glad to see familiar faces. It has held the homesickness at bay and set us up nicely for the rest of our trip.

We would just like to express our thanks to all of you who made the trip to the Hilton at Heathrow ( especially in such adverse travelling conditions!) and for all the thoughtful gifts and best wishes. It really meant so much to all of us. And we will look forward to seeing the rest of you next summer!