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 With Jane I went to Ardington Holy Trinity Church. it has the most intricate 19thC stencilled paintings all over the walls and the ceiling. Then my bridge partner from Tuesday's told me about a new restaurant nearby on the Lakes do had lunch there today before going to pottery. I had a poke bowl which I first had in Vietnam. A freezing day with some of us in coats and Helen wrapped in a blanket the children had their sports day. The boys winning every race they were in, especially the long one round the ground with Oti miles ahead of the rest. Heidi and Feelie also won and a good time was had. here are some pics. Feel in the sack race and the hurdles. Heidi winning the hurdles. Oti and Heath following in their father's footsteps.

Left home at 3.15am then picked up Chris in Witney. Easy trip in less than 3 hours but a long wait for car which was miles away from the Airport next time go for big name rental co.     Church in Reykjavik where we have a great lunch at Kol. Then drove across to Borgarnes through a very long tunnel under the sea then a long bridge over an estuary. The lupins are everywhere, mainly purple blue with a few white.  The houses in the countryside have vermilion rooves. The whole place is greener and warmer than expected. One of many farms. Some had large dairy units. There were also many sheep. A bit of snow. The Basalt Hotel was over a thin wooden bridge, it was warm and simple with good food. We then made our way to Geysir. You can see for miles and the roads are narrow, pothole free but take long detours around lakes. We ended up using over £70 worth of petrol despite having a hybrid jeep which used that energy up first. We had a picnic on t