Taxi to the airport, no problems with the Ryanair flight to Stansted and arrived to stay with Anne’s Mum. Had a great time – visiting one of my brothers in Galleywood and meeting their new puppy – visiting Nina and James at their flat in Pimlico - food shopping for Mum - shopping trips to Lakeside Shopping Centre – lunch and Rossi’s ice-cream in the sun at Westcliffe-on-Sea –visiting neighbours etc………

………and of course the 90^th birthday celebrations. It was a lovely sunny day and lots of family and friends came to see Mum – people made a real effort to be there which was lovely for her. Caterers came and organised a buffet meal in the afternoon and we all really enjoyed ourselves.  Nina, James and Jonathan were staying the night so we played silly games to finish off a lovely day. See photos for a few of the guests.

Next day was Sunday so eight of us went off  to Mum’s church in the morning where she had a great deal of fuss made of her all over again – then straight out for a Father’s Day lunch.

Stayed at Jonathan’s flat in Clapham on our last night as we had to deliver Anne’s car back to him (!) – then on to Stansted by train the next morning.

We really enjoyed our time in the UK, it went very quickly and we were soon back on the plane to Biarritz. The weather is boiling hot here and forecast to stay that way –but rained last week apparently, so our visit was well timed !

Now looking forward to friends Cathy and John visiting us here soon - we have put the awning up and sorted everything out for them (ie stocked up on booze) !

Off now to have a swim in the pool here, then a snooze in the sun.

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