Bye Bye Old Blighty!

(Yes, we know we're still a bit behind, but darn it we're trying!)

So after 8 marvellous days in Latvia Mudzuks and Vecais returned with their entourage to enjoy a final couple of days in England before boarding the Big Bird and heading homewards. The weather was gloriously autumnal, and although warm covers were definitely needed at night, our favourite odd couple enjoyed their last days soaking up the sun in their now-familiar Tollerton environs. And a few sad five a.m. good-byes later, they were on their way to Heathrow and beyond...

canal birdwatching

a walk in the (Cotgrave country) park

I see London, I see France...

And finally -- trying, but brilliantly failing, to get just one nice photo of Oma and all the grandkids!