Going on a canal trip had been on our bucket list for ages. The time had finally arrived and it was difficult to curb our enthusiasm. Three days into the trip, it was another story. Having your husband collapse in agony, not certain if we could continue and a possibility of him spending some time in hospital was a sure way to put a dampener on that excitement. Having flown with Virgin Atlantic, which was a pleasant experience, we arrived at Heathrow. We needed to get to Paddington station then Bradford on Avon, which meant a few change overs of trains. Our first mistake was being ‘assisted’ by a lady selling tickets from Heathrow to Paddington. Very helpful, she sold us the most expensive 15 minute train ride – the Heathrow express. Be warned; ask if
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