As I was In sweet dreams , Thorsten had to get up early to catch the bus. We were curious about whether the tandem would get on the bus too – but as he wrote on fb: Hurdle number one taken with ease: the tandem and I are safely on board the 501 to LHR, thanks to National Express’ nicest coach driver. What a relief, especially for Anne, as she can go home and snuggle up with the dogs instead of driving me to Heathrow! The box fits perfectly in the coach locker, as if made to measure.

So while he is sitting on the bus to the airport I’m having the last breakfast at home….