April 19th - reunited on the familiar grounds of Heathrow airport. M., at work in Gloustershire, but Alpha and Omega taking London, one jet-lagged day at a time.

The first day was... London -- rainy, cold, grey and jet-lagged. But in spite of the uncooperative season we walked and walked and walked... Paddington to Russel Square, Borough Market back to Euston... walking, seeing, thinking, absorbing... a fine London day.

Arriving in Tewksbury was an adventure. Involved meeting a connecting train with 10 seconds to spare running at the soon-to-be closing doors! Thankfully some kind fellow passenger grabbed our luggage as  Alpha grabbed Omega to carry her down a flight of stairs in order to avoid a few hour lay-over in Bristol  Parkway!!