Reading, UK
So that’s it, no work for the next 17 days – and only had to take 5 days out of my annual leave in the end, thanks to working a weekend and those generous bank holidays. Even managed to leave work early with my bid managers blessing and a host of various ‘good lucks’ from well-wishers.
At the station now, on way up to Kidderminster. Still feeling a bit daunted about the whole thing, but really looking forward to getting on with it and getting that first ...