Heading for Scotland

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Hi everyone. Yesterday (Monday) we left Grandma, Jeanette and Kevin in London, picked up a Ford Kuga and headed north towards Scotland. It reminded us of the day we first arrived in the UK six weeks ago. It was a grey, overcast day with plenty of rain. We only got as far as the Brick House B&B in Hertfordshire where Helen was our host. Very pleasant.

At breakfast we met Stephanie and her Dutch husband, Yup (spelling??). They are Christians and had lived in South Africa for many years. As we shared stories it became clear that they knew a MAF pilot and family in Arnhem Land who we knew. Small world!!! 

The Brick House B&B and the new hire car. 
We are having an easy day here, catching our breath, repacking our bags and generally getting organised for the next part of our journey, Scotland.

On the way to Scotland we are hoping to look up a friend from the 1980s, and do some family research into Bryan's father's mother's family.

Anyway, more of that in the next blog.




Comments

Anonymous said…
Hi Bryan and Nancy,

Wonderful to be able to follow your next adventure thru Scotland. Praise God for providing you with fellow christians on your journey and pray for protection during your travels. Look forward to reading and seeing you next lot of beautiful photos.
Love Murray & Helen
11 September 2013 at 11:32
Unknown said…
Hey mum and dad, hope you're enjoying yourselves. What a fancy car....thought for sure you would have hired some red canoes haha
Talk soon, miss you!
Luv Lawsie & Tim xx
12 September 2013 at 17:36
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