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Day 12

We had to set the alarm for quite a bit earlier today, given that we were on duty from 9am. Having someone to talk to on the train made a big difference to the travel and at one point I'd lost track of what I had done with my phone and purse! Mild heart attack moment.

Arriving just on 8:45, we set up the stand for the final day of exhibition and gave our best effort for the next 8,5 hours. My smile muscles are slightly more stiff than my feet!

Breakdown at 17:00 was quick but left us all wondering about our luggage weight restrictions, having collected souvenir bells, bottles and books over the duration of the show. Terri and I met up with Dave and then took a different route back, due to the now overcrowded train platform. At my host's recommendation, we went for dinner in Elephant​ & Castle. Chinese - yum! Veggie spring rolls, sticky bbq spare ribs, DIY crispy duck pancakes, sweet n sour pork, beef with black beans and lemon chicken. Mayyyyy bru. Pics to follow soon.

We walked home instead of taking the train, despite the drizzle...because we had to!  The 30 minute trot did well to pull us out from our food coma and it was a great way to see more of the connecting suburbs.

Now home and attempting the pack...

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