Phew

Left the hotel even before they started serving breakfast, and then had to take a diversion clockwise round the M42 since a section was closed for the weekend. Still, managed to get a coffee and a toastie at Frankley (long time since I've been there) and then trundled on northwards. It was impossible to avoid the coronation on the radio, so I listened to the music (some fabulous stuff) and switched off for the intonings. Decided to use the A7 from Carlisle as I was extremely bored with motorway driving. Briefly considered the Grey Mare's Tail route but then thought of all the little lambs who might be wandering about on the roads!

Got home, had something to eat, then a hot bath and bed.......