First week of January in South England

2nd January, 2012
We took Grandpa and Olivia to a Pantomime in Tumbridge Wells, Kent. Another fun show with hilarious acts and jokes.

After the performance.

3rd January, 2012
We went by train to London to visit a school friend of mine, Lisa and her family. We picked the worst day to travel due to the heavy rain and strong winds. But we had not seen them for ages so we were going.

The train took us to a south London station. We crossed to the north by metro and then took a bus.
The weather at this time has much improved.

Lunch at the Marples, Au pair from Switzerland, Martina, Billy, Georgina, Charley, Lottie, Harry and Lisa.

Playing Wii and DS? after lunch.

Playing 4040 inside due to the wet day.

Playing Sardines and helping the Christmas tree come down.

Return journey on the train.

When we arrived back at the Truemans, Grandma Ann and John were there.

Back to Age of Empires.

Charley's opposition for Age of Empires!

4 January, 2012
Grandpa took us out for lunch and then we played football or tried as it was very muddy.

Lunch at the Swan Hotel in Forest Row.

Forest Row football field, but a little muddy and getting dark - I think lunch must have been Spanish timing.

5 January, 2012

Nathaniel playing his exam piece for me.

6 January, 2012

The Menkens visited Grandpa.

Lunch at Grandpa's

8 January, 2012

We returned to Madrid after a great time with family. It took us longer than usual to arrive home from Madrid airport because it took time to learn another rule about Madrid transport tickets - you cannot buy Familia Numerosa cards at the machines in the metro or in the office there, although all others you can.

When we arrived home, it was lovely having Montse visit us and she kindly brought us a traditional Three King Day Spanish cake which was delicious. I was the lucky one to find both the traditional bean (meaning that I have to buy the next one) and the surprise gift (a small purple china dragon) in my slice.