On Thursday, a brilliantly hot, sunny day, with no particular plans, granddad and I decided we must go and enjoy that sunshine. I picked Tonbridge castle, a place that was prevalent in my childhood. We used to go there for things like Scout and Guide parades, and we often swam at the swimming pool nearby. So we drove via Yalding and Paddock Wood (both very relevant to me as some of you will know, if anyone is reading this other than my mum) to Tonbridge, and went for a lovely walk at the castle. It was a scorching hot day so after a while a cool down was in order so we bought ice lollies and sat in the park. I had to bust a move or two on a playground pole but forgot to get any photos.
Friday I went up to London and met up with Connor. We visited the Queen and then visited Georgia at the pub she works at. Georgia wins really, would visit her over the Queen any day. We had a good NZ in London moment there, then Connor and I continued on our adventure, got some takeaway lunch things to eat in the park, and walked round stumbling on the sights (Big Ben & Houses of Parliament, London Eye) then we were too bloody hot and went to Costa Coffee for cold drinks. Then Connor took me on a wild chase because his phone's map did something funny and sent us the wrong way for his interview, so we hopped in a cab to rectify our problem, then I headed back to Victoria Station to journey home. South Eastern trains gave me the proper service, complete with 40 minute delay.
On Saturday I had a family visit, seeing Aunt and cousins in Paddock Wood, meeting their playful pup (who is actually quite a large dog that thinks it is small enough for jumping up). That was about it for then, quite in contrast with the hectic day in London.
After that lull in excitement the feeling about Sunday is something like this: fhaungfjfrknhgsjk!!!!nfkdsngkj!!!!!!
Keyboard mashing is the closest I can come to describing it in writing. I was off to see my childhood best friend, after at least 8 years apart. I think we both had apprehensions. What if we don't get on now we're grown up? Does the other drink and party? Do we still both love walking, swimming, playgrounds, Disney, a good mix of sweets and healthy food? We can now ecstatically report that we are still a house on fire. Over the two days we shopped, cafe'd, ate salad, walked, swam, bowled, all while reminiscing, and we made plans for two weeks time when I get to see her again!
I also met her fiance and their two lovely wee girls of the feline persuasion, Poppy and Milly. I heartily approve of this little family and I am super excited for them and their exotic wedding later this year, which my heart truly desires to attend but my bank account is sulking.
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