20 November – Fairford

The first part of November has been quite eventful!

We enjoyed a family gathering at the start of the month. All our UK family (except for Lucy’s James who was sleeping off a busy night shift) visited for our pre-Christmas/Thanksgiving lunch.  The two youngest members of the family (Rosie and Elsie) got on really well together and amused themselves for quite some time.  Callum and Bethany did some craft work and watched a movie whilst the adults sat and chatted together.  It was a lovely day and thanks again to Annie for providing a wonderful lunch.

Gerry underwent his second Chemotherapy cycle without any problems on the 5th of the month but 7 days later he  went to bed early feeling rotten and was then sick and developed a slight temperature.  As a result he spent 2 nights in hospital.

Having recovered quite quickly we went to Devon for a couple of days.  We stayed near Tavistock at a pub where we have eaten many times in the past when camping at Harford Bridge.     

We managed a walk to Brentor Church and then another walk along the river and canal in Tavistiock itself.  The next morning we spent nearly 2 hours wandering around the Pannier Market in Tavistock before driving across Dartmoor to Chagford where we did a 2 mile circular walk which included a stretch along the bank of the River Teign.  It was delightful, peaceful and we beat the rain! We then drove home as the weather steadily got worse.  Only one night away but 2 good days spent in an area that we really do like – brilliant.

Gerry and Annie were both pleased with the amount of walking accomplished.  It was nothing like what we used to do but a considerable improvement on what we have been able to do over the last couple of months.  Annie’s knee held up well although she still suffers some pain.  We hope her knee contniues to improve.