Stratford-upon-Avon, then off to Heathrow, 28 and 29 June

On both days our colds were dragging us down a bit and the tourist schedule suffered as a result. On Tuesday we finally took Janet to the doctor in Chipping Campden to get the cough & cold checked out before the long flight home - not much could be done but some antibiotics were prescribed as a precaution. While in the area we had a look around Broadway village (ginger scones with clotted cream and honey on offer here - yum) and the Broadway tower.

The tower.

The tower is a "folly", designed by Capability Brown and built for the Earl of Coventry. It is on the highest hill in the area with views up to 60 miles if there should ever be a clear day. During WW2 it was used by the Observer Corp to spot enemy planes.

No planes in view today.

Later, we went to Stratford for a dose of Shakespeare. Arrived quite late in the afternoon so only had time for a visit to the cottage where he was born which is now of course a museum and gift shop. In the evening we had tickets for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at the Royal Shakespeare Company's theatre. It was a very good show, performed by a mix of professional and amateur actors including some keen school kids. It turned out our seats were in the second row from the stage. The perfect location, close enough to see the action well, but not in the very front row which was prone to be visited by Puck for mischief making activities!

The Royal Shakespeare Company's theatre - outside.

... and inside. But no photos during the play of course.

Wednesday we had to finally head for Heathrow - the super long holiday is almost over and time to go home! Driving from Weston-sub-edge to London was uneventful, if a bit tedious. We stopped at Pam's place in Penge and had a very pleasant lunch with Pam, Tim and Sharon. It was great to see them again.

Then off to Heathrow, with some sat nav adventures along the way - due to user error not machine we have to admit. Sitting in the hotel waiting for the early morning flight felt like a bit of an anti climax, but it is without doubt time to draw a line under this trip and get back into routine! We'll have to make a point of resting up on the Singapore stop over and making the most of the last warm weather for a while!