Abbotts Ann

The day started with the nicest of surprises.  We were all set to leave for Abbotts Ann, down in Hampshire, when we noticed a car turn into the parking-lot that looked familiar - sure enough, James, Maddie and Kevan had sought us out. 

What a great surprise!  This delayed our departure by at least three hours. We ended up back in The White Hart for coffee, brunch and wine/beer. 

Photos on the wall of The White Hart - pilots stayed here during WWII. 

What a great way to start the day! 

Nothing like brunch while having the footy on in the background!

It wasn’t until early afternoon that we got away to tackle the infamous M25 - we thought we had beaten it until we approached the intersection with the M3 where we were caught up in a prolonged traffic jam.  But eventually we moved through this jam and had a free run down the M3 to Fran’s place at Abbotts Ann. 

Arrived at Abbotts Ann. 

By this time it was late afternoon. 

This evening Fran has organised a dinner party with some of her friends we had met previously. A most entertaining and delightful evening - to bed after midnight!