Long Day

Well the drive up from Devon took much longer than expected. Probably because I wasn't driving like a maniac this time.

But, did manage to see my sister briefly which was nice, did manage to see my grandparents which was nice, but probably the last time, then a bunch of uncles and aunts turned up at my grandparents as I was trying to leave, drove to Heathrow to be collected by a friend - which took an age and much cussing about the UK's traffic problems.

Seriously, 13 miles and it took an hour? Do any politicians actually live in South West London? Does anyone actually care that the roads are properly gridlocked? Does anyone understand "quality of life"? Anyway. Had an hour to ponder all that. (Yes, No, No, No).

Great evening with friends, especially the friends who had been supporting me a lot out in Italy with spare bits and bobs. (To the other friend - haven't forgotten you either!).

And that's it. 3 weeks 10 days away from home. Mission Accomplished.