England

Well, I've made it! After a long but great flight with Virgin Atlantic, a ride on the tube from heathrow to Victoria station,and a train from Victoria to Maidstone-I've made it. The great garden district of England is beautiful. Green everywhere with remainder spring flowers and summer ones on the way. From cousin May's front room you can see other nearby villages in the hills, and part one of the few remaining orchards.She showed me round her garden and then we enjoyed a nice dinner of ham, brocolli, carrots, roast potatoes and gravy. For dessert we had a delicious apricot on sponge cake tart with ice cream...and of course all finished with a cup-o-tea.

We've just returned from a walk around the block and watched dusk settle. Had a call from gram earlier; it was strange to be on this side of the continental receiving line. Now everytime we call over I can visualize where the conversations take place.

Had an interesting realization earlier today. I told May to look out for the blond haired boy when her and arthur came to pick me up. Well as soon as I got on the VA flight...and the tube...and the train...I realized my uniquely colored light to dark blonde hair isn't so unique...at least not here. Lots of guys here have my coloring. I totally blend in.It was a interesting connection moment; where something that has always made me stand out at home, is just the norm here.

I am looking forward to my further adventures in maidstone this week.