So this morning we set off around 9.30am bound for Gatwick. Some of us were a little slow to start after yesterdays English BBQ antics and the village spring open garden day which saw copious amounts of Pimms, white wine and beer consumed... It was one of the amazing days where everything comes together in perfect unison, The sun was shining, the weather was warmish (low 20s), the BBQ was sizzling, drinks flowing, and Tim's family were all in once place - a rare event that happens only every few years as his sister lives in Sydney. So, we enjoyed a lovely afternoon with Tim's two sisters, brother in law, and mother.
Their village of Langley was buzzing with the excitement of spring open garden day and after lunch we headed off, stopping to take in the delights of authentic English cottage gardens, the likes of which we just don't see in Australia. There was a raffle, plants for sale, a glorious home backed afternoon tea in the church hall, and generally a lovely relaxed atmosphere. We got to meet most of the townsfolk - but of course we were already well known as the Australian cousins visiting for a holiday so we didn't have to do many introductions. It was a lovely day and one that shall go down in my memory as something special.
This morning we bade farewell to our wonderful hosts and drove to Gatwick - took about 2 hours along motorways and navigating through traffic. We found the hotel, unloaded and put Sophia to bed with Yia Yia while Manny and I dropped off the hire car and scoped out our departure plan for tomorrow. It will be an early start, catching the 5.30am shuttle bus to the airport to be checked in by 6am for the plane at 8am. Arrival in Greece is 2pm. Tim and Desi will join us in Greece just after Easter so it will be lovely to see them again in a new environment.. especially as it will be Tim's first trip there.
Can't wait to be back on Greek soil and see Manny's cousins again. The grandchildren will be around 3 years now so Cassie will have some play mates - let's see if they can bridge the language divide.
Until then
Sue xx
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