Cod, chips and mushy peas

Paul's driver, Bart, was bang on time at the flat in Antwerp and had us up that motorway at the toot - so we had plenty of time to wander around the airport, however there were long queues at the security section - BUT - once again luck was on our side as they opened an extra lane just as we reached the break in the lines so we got through quickly. We did not have long to wait at the Gate as the plane boarded on time for what was only a 37 minute flight over the English Channel to London. The skys were clear so I managed to get a few photos from the air, and as we came into London passed over Chelsea football club and Twickenham Stadium , and with a bit of luck there might be one of the Millenium Dome. There is now a big offshore wind farm in the Thames estuary and we could also see the former forts, gun emplacements way out in the water , but with a dirty window and clouds they were not so clear.
Off the plane and as we reached the baggage carousel all three of our cases popped off one after the other - which is a bit of a record. From there through immigration, stopped off and checked in for tomorrows flight, and by the time we reached the car park our taxi was only five minutes away. Unfortunately we had a slightly hairy trip back to Eagham do to the driver being either tired or a bit more than twitchy.
Having had a cuppa William and I headed down the street to see how his recent investment in the welfare of horses did - sadly none managed to make it past the post in front of the others.
Visited the local travel agents to get some information for a possible trip next February to mark Sandra's birthday and then , to save time and effort on cooking had ourselves some Cod, chips and mushy peas from the local chippy.
Have been back in touch with the worls, spoken to Donna down here, Stuart, and at home Graham - who all claim to have missed us !!!! Donna, having kept an eye on the bog knew more about our holiday than her mother !!
So now it is brochure time, feet up, a Bombay Saphire and tonic, and with a bit of luck, watch " New tricks" - or is it Old Tricks.
Tuesday we have an 11 a.m. flight back to Edinburgh with BMI. then it is back to the grindstone. ( and get some photos sorted).