26 December - Cold spells

Ah the joys of a Manchester London done in 3 hours on xmas afternoon. Nobody on the roads, not even the police. Counterpointed by arriving to find boiler does not kick in and one has to wear the new Xmas jumpers and scarves and go to bed early and cosy up.

But what bigger joy than wheeling your suitcase down an empty road on the way to an airport, on the way to brilliant sunshine? Can't beat that feeling, can't beat winter holidays! Nothing will ever make me be here at this time. Hasta la vista.