A Room with a View...

Lovely!!  Our flight was uneventful & went well.  Former neighbor, Chris Walsh, picked us up from Heathrow about 1:00, & we drove to their cozy home in Richmond, where I was greeted with this lovely view from their oldest's room, which he graciously gave up for me.  I don't think Charlie would describe his view as "lovely," but isn't it?!

In an effort to keep us moving & the kids less aware of the fact that they had only slept for about 3 hours, we freshened slightly & then headed off to London via local train, to meet his wife Wendy & their 3 boys.  It was a perfect 71 degrees, & a good way to shake off being a bit groggy.  Thriving community gardens are a big thing here (outside of Stockholm too) & it was fun to see real pears growing on their trees!!