Off to Thames Ditton by tube and train, as we're heading up to Yorkshire with Jenny and Doug. It's about two hundred miles but a slower drive than you'd think - probably about six hours as we change routes to escape traffic jams that stagnate the motorway in places. As we reach the Harrogate area we're treated to banks of daffodils reaching their prime as well as field after stonewalled field of sheep with newborn lambs, some tiny and barely standing and others romping about and giving their typical little sudden jumps, with all four feet off the ground as they hop straight up in the air.
Arrive in Hampsthwaite and begin immediately to be spoiled. Gin and tonic waiting, followed by blueberry and lemon curd cake, a happy combination. Which lets us chat with Elaine and Phil until dinner - chili with rice and guacamole and taco chips. Lovely being here again and nice arriving this time feeling that we know E and P. So wine and chat and laughter.
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