After a slightly shambolic breakfast at the hotel (lack of staff) we checked out, left our bag, and went to meet Jake and Izzy from their train. Tube to Covent Garden followed by a stroll to Embankment and the Institute of Engineers where the charity had taken over for the day. Once we'd been briefed we walked down to Trafalgar Square and waited for charity runners to accompany back to the IoE after they'd finished.
We all found it remarkable to be able to talk to the runners as we walked back together - to congratulate them on their amazing achievement, and to share stories about why the charity was personally so special.
Whilst we were doing this Bec and Mark arrived, having been cheering on a friend, so once we'd finished we were able to walk together to Benihana at Piccadilly, extend our booking to six, and enjoy dinner all together.
Back to station (some by Uber via hotel to get back and some directly by tube) and home. As a bonus feature noticed that the petrol station in the village had the rare combination of fuel and no queues so snuck out and filled up.
And so to an early night after a long but very special and enjoyable day.
