Codsall Wood to Worthing

We had to struggle down the stairs again this morning. The stairs in Kerry’s cottage are thin, winding, and the doorways are so small you have to duck. Well, I don’t, but Justine and Kerry do. So it was a bit of a task getting our two large and heavy cases down them this morning, all while trying to hurry to get Kerry to work on time. After a goodbye to Presley Peter, Kerry took us to work this morning so we could finally see The Next Door Bar. It has a pretty café style and was quite nice to sit in during the course of the morning, as we were delivered out full English breakfasts. We walked up to the Post Office where I finally sent my postcards, before having a quick peek in the charity shop across the road. Kerry then drove us to Albrighton station and it was time to say goodbye until next time.

We changed trains at Wolverhampton before heading into London Euston. When booking the tickets, we’d decided to pay the extra 11 pound not to have to go into London and change over on the tube. When we booked the tickets, it changed the route. So not only did we have to pay extra, but we still had to go on the tube. It wasn’t too bad from Euston and getting down via elevator and escalator, but London Victoria does not have either to get you up to the National Rail line. And with several bags, it’s not too easy. Luckily, some Good Samaritan young men came to our rescue as we began to struggle up the stairs with our cases. Thank you!

We had lunch at the station before catching our train back down to Worthing where Carol met us at the station, with great hysterics over our increased amount of luggage. She dropped us off at Nicola’s and I promptly started to repack my entire bag, having everything across Nicola’s living room. Although there had been an accident with the Sangria and it ended up in my hand luggage. When Carol came back with Page I decided it was time to clear up, so it was thrown back in the bag and we ate dinner in peace. Nicola had choir practice again tonight so we were left to watch television and relax before eventually making our way to bed. It’s good not having a day sheet to wake us up at ridiculous times of the morning.