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Saturday

An early start - 5 am. We all managed to get up and pack the last few bits before assembling downstairs for the pick up.

Henrik arrived to "make sure we left" which was very good of him at that time in the morning. He said goodbye to all of us individually, then we all climbed aboard and set off for Berlin, about 2 hours away.

The journey was uneventful, and we got checked in without incident. We ate a few of the sandwiches that had been prepared, then went through security, where a number of people got frisked.

Very quickly the flight was called and we went to the plane, and fought for seats with all the other passengers.

The flight was fairly smooth, although the landing was a little jumpy, particularly for Alison who hadn't had her "medication" this time. Our luggage took for ever to arrive, but then we found the mini bus to take us home. One short stop for lunch at Northampton, and then home to unpacking, washing, and general tiredness.

Phew!

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