Today was hardcore packing.

Without any doubt, this would necessitate a musical montage in our tv travelogue,  loading Red to the inevitable strains of  “The Final Countdown” . And when it seemed impossible that anything else could possibly be squeezed into the rapidly diminishing space, “Don’t Stop Believin’” would be the only option.

There was even time to mend the fence, visit the garden centre and conduct several telephone conversations.

We were enormously grateful to Helena and Pip for all their hard work and invaluable assistance. Helena even took down the last remaining Christmas Tree. Pip played with the large outdoor Nativity Set. Cue any particular Christmas song.

Red Empty

Red Full!

Sadly, the stowaway was discovered before we set off.