Howie showed up direct from lunch at 6.15 pm! Fi and I joined him on the 1 hour train ride north, where he regaled us with his antics after the long lunch.
We arrived at Bourne's End and after a stop at the off licence headed up the hill to the new house.
Back yard
Well it is great. Part of the house is over 400 years old, and it sits atop hill on 1 acre of land. Aptly named Hilltop. We were greeted by the 3 kids (Jack, Charly, and Lara) and after a quick tour set up in garden with Ness, her sister Moo, and Simon.
View from front
We enjoyed a BBQ feast, listened to music and eventually pulled up stumps. Saturday morning arrived and after late brunch, Simon drove us back into London.
Plane parking?
Back to Greenwich where we were getting ready to meet Steph at the Strand for her birthday.
Somerset House was the venue, and it is a gorgeous building, and in its current state was built in 1801. Prior it had a chequered history worth reading.
Kids in the fountain spurts
We met the girls, who had a good head start around 6.00 pm. They had started lunch at 1.30! So there I was surrounded by 8 lovelies, and was pleased when Scott showed for some male company.
Scott, Steph , and Leann
A lovely evening ensued and at some point Fi and I said our goodbyes and ambled off.
Sunday is here and what the day holds will unfold.
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