This will be my third night in Hamster the Spaceship and things are really getting organised. I'm at a campsite near Newbury, whilst visiting my uncle and other family, which is lovely and quiet so sleeping well is not an issue. I did have to go and buy a pillow, those supplied were worn out polyester filled, not comfy at all. In spite of near zero (4 degrees C) temperatures overnight I've been cozy, although that exposure of flesh as one gets dressed takes me back to University days in cold old Palmerston North, when the windows frosted up at night.
We had our first go with the gas cooker this morning (me and Hamster, that is) and successfully made a pot of excellent coffee, and porridge (instant, that is). I popped up to Oxford today and had a wander in the Ashmoleum Museum which has superb displays of ancient, and not so ancient, artifacts, I visited the Egyptian, Greek and Roman areas and marvelled at the detail in sculptures, jewellery and other pieces. Once I found the right stop, getting the bus back to the park and ride was a breeze. Rather later than planned, unfortunately, which meant some queues as I headed for the A40 but nothing major. Arrived back in Newbury at 5pm for dinner with the rellies.
Tomorrow I'm heading over to Wales (has the best long range forecast just now) to start my meander up to Edinburgh. Roll on the road - and nice, quiet campsites with good hot showers! (photos tomorrow)
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