Last day in the U.K.

Friday September 27th 2019

It's Friday morning at time to repack my suitcase and go home.  It's hard to believe I've been here in the U.K. for 4 weeks.  I've seen a lot in my little Hyundai, driving down the coast of Wales (amazing) and through the Cotswalds (beautiful) and down to the coast to include Cornwall, Devon and Essex.  All superbly beautiful and seen at my own pace, lingering where I felt the urge and moving on when ready to explore more.
I've sought solitude and peace in the quiet countryside with grazing sheep, cattle and horses and walked miles and miles through  busy  London streets and subways.  This vacation was a good mix of both worlds and as always when it's time to end my getaway....IT'S ALWAYS GOOD TO GO HOME.
 I stayed last night with Susie's brother and wife, Steve and Ana in their lovely home in Manchester.  I was invited to come here because their home is just 10 minutes from the airport where I am leaving from today and they said they would be happy to take me.  
It's 6:30 in the morning here and Shorty is already begging me to get her ball to throw for her.  She is the so funny.  Never tires of rolling the ball to me with her nose so I will toss it in the air for her to catch.  She never misses.  Her favorite thing to do is go to the top of the stairs and push her ball with her nose down the stairs to me to toss back to her.  At 11 years old she has the energy of a puppy. My flight is at 11:15am from Manchester England to Dublin Ireland and on to Hartford arriving there at 4:15pm. 
Goodbye until my next adventure.
Violet 

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