the big day dawned hot and sunny and we made the most of our last lazy start from our own bed - yes we are now officially (and intentionally) homeless! before arising to pack final items and begin - waving to Heidi and Julian as we pass the familar and idyllic surroundings in Ham, southwest London, one last time. past the pond, wisteria in full bloom, up into Richmond Park and away along the Thames which will lead us out of London to the east coast. At Waterloo we meet our support party, Guy, Fiona, George, Senai, who ride with us towards Greenwich where we meet a few more good friends to toast our departure. Greenwich is beautiful today and it's hard to leave - sad goodbyes said to everyone, we leave at last as
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