An early start today, left with Darren at about 6.50 am. He took me to Hull station. I found during the day that I didn’t actually wear the rucksack as it balance okay on the rollator and I could still push it easily. I didn’t have to use all the pass codes I had for assistance, they all knew I was booked nd no problem with that part. But the assistance wasn’t quite what I expected, they didn’t remove the rucksack and rollator but stored them in the usual storage, which was not good on the first train as the rollator was sticking out and in the way! But overall it worked okay and I got here complete with walker and luggage! At Doncaster I had a short wander outside. There is a structure that was just damp to start with and then when I walked back the water was rising a bit, I imagine it was proper fountains a bit later.Mike met me at the station and we took a slow walk into the city and had a couple of very nice chai teas while chatting. Nice graffiti along the underpass.
We met up with Rose and had lunch and then did some shopping in Asda before Rose and I went to wait for a bus. It was about twenty minutes and the bus was heaving, which was fun with the rollator, rucksack and a bag of shopping!
Rose went out for a while when we got back and I just relaxed and did some puzzles.
We have chatted and watched some tv since she got back.
Pretty weary now but the journey was better than I anticipated and I managed a bit of walking around the city centre.
Well at least you’ve tried the assistance now and know what to expect. It’s worth using just to help you get your stuff on and off the train easier. Nice to hear the journey was better than anticipated. It was really good to see you too. I enjoyed our chai latte break and a natter. The egg and chips were pretty good too. No doubt you’ll manage to fit plenty into your visit, you usually manage too. Just don’t go to mad.
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Some time with friends and some with Rose, not too much exercise, so should be a good few days.
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