Travel Journal, 2016 July to September
21 Jul 2016
Back to London to check progress. Above, the two new additions to the Gilpin clan. Oscar oblivious to Aunty Louisa's new pug puppy Teddy joining him for a rest. Left and right, Aunty Amy winding Oscar up, and delighted grandparents.
16 Jul 2016
Hunting down the clues, left, and working out one of the answers at the memorial to commemorate the twelve wartime New Forest Airfields.
...and presenting the prizes.
15 Jul 2016
Down to the New Forest for the Wessex Tandem Club's annual treasure hunt and BBQ, put on by John & Sue. Here we are checking out a surprisingly sandy south coast beach. (The weather was unsurprisingly a bit chilly.)
The famous ponies of the New Forest own the roads...
Young ones sleeping in...
13 Jul 2016
Day one; two different outfits and a cuddle from Aunty Louisa.
13 Jul 2016
Proud parents Liv and Tim with 8lb 11oz (3.93kg) Oscar Kaiser Gilpin, aged about 12 hours.
New Baby!
The family was delighted to welcome little Oscar (actually not that little at all!) into the world in the early hours of July 13. Liv and Tim were very happy with the excellent NHS care at Homerton University Hospital, London.
10 Jul 2016
Brooklands with Ric. A veritable cathedral to aviation and motor sport. Stunning. Concorde tour brilliant - highly recommended. (Strangely, despite this, Deanne and Rosemarie opted for the Hampton Court Flower Show, right.)
A magnificent Lagonda and Bentley are just a tiny sample of the automotive riches on display.
2 Jul 2016
Wonderful as always to spend time exploring London's riches with Deanne and Ric, again visiting Sim and Iain and grandchildren.
Well worth the entry fee (it's free), the Wallace Collection is stunning in its range and number of exhibits, including the famous "Laughing Cavalier", right.
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