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(2) Fri Apr 25 17:17:23 New computer: It arrived tuesday, just in time to get it ready for my trip to England. My first computer in 5 years, and my first apple. So far I really like almost everything about it.
It arrived tuesday, just in time to get it ready for my trip to England. My first computer in 5 years, and my first apple. So far I really like almost everything about it. (2) Fri Apr 25 17:17:23 New computer:
we're quite comfortable in the first class cabin to europe, as this is a first for my grandmother and me. Sat Apr 26 07:18:17 Trip to england: 
Amazingly, we made it to england without losing our bags, or getting too delayed. Heathrow airport is actually okay at midnight; not too many people. Now we are checked into our comfortable hotel, and going to try to get some sleep before a busy day of travels and visiting tomorrow Sat Apr 26 19:11:26 made it!: 
We finally got to London after some difficulties with the car, cell phone, etc. We went to see Rosemary's friend of 40 years, Pam. She was a pediatrician who worked with Rosemary in England. We had a very nice visit. Then we headed west, with the GPS unit, to the Cotswolds. Sun Apr 27 16:22:45 First day in England-off to London: 
We got in to the Cotswolds late last night. We're at a nice hotel on a lake, and really enjoying it. It has a smallish, but one of the nicest gym/pool facilities which I think I will use every day I am here. This morning we saw nice birds on the lake, then headed to Cirencester. Here we took care of business (saw a Dr. to get medication Rosemary needed; put minutes on the cell phone we borrowed, and sent a post card). We also walked around the very nice city. Then we headed west to Broadwell, near Lechlade, where we picked up Susan, Rosemary's good friend of ~50 years. We had a great time at lunch, at a pub called 'the swan' in Southrop. Tomorrow we're off to see Susan again, though I will probably drop off Rosemary, and head to Oxford. Mon Apr 28 15:22:08 Second day in England-Cotswolds: 
Today, after spending the night in the pretty Cotswolds again, we headed out to see Susan in Broadwell (near Lechlade). I dropped Rosemary off and I spent half the day in Oxford. I found Oxford very nice, though I wasted sometime by not getting off the bus in time, so I had to back-track. I saw some of the sites briefly, and infiltrated Oxford University for a few minutes. After some nice vegetarian-friendly Indian food, I headed back to pick up Rosemary. She and Susan had a very nice visit in Susan's beautiful, garden-surrounded, home. From here, Rosemary and I headed to Gloucester to "The Air Balloon", a pub, It is located between where we were staying and where Rosemary's cousin Guy and his wife Fiona live. We had an early dinner, and a lovely visit with Guy and Fiona, of Hereford. We hope to see them in California in the not too distant future. After that, headed into the hotel and I spent time running and swimming at my new favorite gym and pool. I hope to get up early enough to use the facility once more before we check out. We meet Rosemary's niece, Sally, in Stourhead tomorrow. I'm told Stourhead is really beautiful. I hope the rain lets up so we can enjoy walking the grounds. On Thursday, London is voting for their mayor. I'm personally kind of rooting for 'Red Ken'. (1) Tue Apr 29 14:45:15 Third day in England- Oxford and more:
Today we went to Stourhead to meet Rosemary's cousin Sally. We had a nice lunch, but unfortunately it was raining so we couldn't really hike. Then we made it out to Heyshott to stay with Audrey, Rosemary's friend of 50 years. Less internet access, so not so much posting. London for me tomorrow. More posting then. Wed Apr 30 14:22:24 Fourth day in England- Stourhead and Heyshott:
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