Visiting family in Whitchurch-on-Thames

Tim and Bev (Heather's cousin), Sarah and Ed have been kind enough to welcome us into their home for three nights. They live near Reading in a lovely home ("Wisteria House") right near the River Thames. The weather has been surprisingly glorious, and we have enjoyed strolling around the immaculate gardens on their property.

I have been lucky enough to experience first hand the hundreds (?) of bats who have recently inhabited the roof space above Sarah's bedroom, much to the family's dismay. I decided to try and get a photo last night (and succeeded), but then at 2am was woken by a louder flutter of ...bat-wings...you guessed it. We think the little visitor snuck in through the open crack of the window, through which I was taking photos. The only thing is, I'm not sure how, or if, he found his way out as everything went quiet before I could help him out! We may have a date again tonight if he is "hanging out" hidden somewhere in Sarah's room...!

Today, Bev and Tim took Dad, Margie and myself to "The Crooked Billet" for a sumptuous 3-course lunch. Needless to say, we all indulged way beyond our limits and succumbed to a much needed siesta following the drive home via the tree-lined English lanes. To those interested - I requested a dollop of clotted cream with my dessert, so you can imagine how that challenged my delicate system. Worth the adventure, though.

It is now only a couple of hours until Mr and Mrs Day are re-united. An enjoyable 10 days has been had by both, to be sure!