Managed to make it safely back to the airport and return the rental car - along with all the stresses that go with that process. Flight back to London was uneventful except for another fairly 'hairy' landing. Made our way to Maida Vale which is two stops from Queens Park and our home for the night. It was a interesting spot with with lots of cultural diversity.
We were invited to have dinner with Ella's Nanny family which was an absolute treat. We had lots of laughs and it was wonderful to see her relaxed and so much part of the family. They have been incredibly generous to us and invited us to stay on Sunday night, so that we can spend the evening with Ella. They will be at the lake house, so we will be able to just hang out together.
This morning David and I headed into the city, including a trip back to Harrods, Kensington Palace and Kensington High Street. We used the buses for much of our travel and really enjoy being able to experience the trip from atop a double decker bus.
Ella was able to finish work mid afternoon and we tubed to Heathrow to collect our latest rental car. Had the choice of four different cars but selected the Clio as we had so enjoyed the one we had in Ireland. Ella did an amazing job negotiating us out of the city, especially on a Friday night. Not surprisingly, our rental car dramas continue - This time tyre pressure warning lights. Stopped at a services and checked pressures but warning light is still on. Decided to risk it and carry on as we aren't really going to be travelling huge distances.
We arrived at our delightful Air BnB in Corston, Cotswolds. It is a stone cottage at the back of the owners property, with a very pretty spring garden. Not sure that we are going to get the weather to really enjoy it, but still a very nice place to be.
We were invited to have dinner with Ella's Nanny family which was an absolute treat. We had lots of laughs and it was wonderful to see her relaxed and so much part of the family. They have been incredibly generous to us and invited us to stay on Sunday night, so that we can spend the evening with Ella. They will be at the lake house, so we will be able to just hang out together.
This morning David and I headed into the city, including a trip back to Harrods, Kensington Palace and Kensington High Street. We used the buses for much of our travel and really enjoy being able to experience the trip from atop a double decker bus.
Ella was able to finish work mid afternoon and we tubed to Heathrow to collect our latest rental car. Had the choice of four different cars but selected the Clio as we had so enjoyed the one we had in Ireland. Ella did an amazing job negotiating us out of the city, especially on a Friday night. Not surprisingly, our rental car dramas continue - This time tyre pressure warning lights. Stopped at a services and checked pressures but warning light is still on. Decided to risk it and carry on as we aren't really going to be travelling huge distances.
We arrived at our delightful Air BnB in Corston, Cotswolds. It is a stone cottage at the back of the owners property, with a very pretty spring garden. Not sure that we are going to get the weather to really enjoy it, but still a very nice place to be.
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