And such a brilliant adventure so far! Plans began to form earlier this year, and it felt like it would never begin. Through so much support and generosity, begin it has!

I am sure some of you can guess where I am. Correct, I have returned at last to Britain. I arrived in London on October 16, and headed directly to the V&A where I could check my luggage and relax for the few hours before I was able to check in to my accommodation. I admit to visiting the café twice as I was quite hungry, but I also spent some time in the Cast Courts.

Eventually I made my way via ThamesLink to Lewisham in South London and a most excellent AirBnB. My room faced the back garden and the dawn chorus from such an array of birds was both delightful and surprising!