Back in the UK! Happy New Year!

We're back! As a family, all together, in the UK, wonderful! The trip started with a 9 hour delay, although the airline called it an 8 hour and 55 minute delay. We asked around to learn that the delay was caused by a "curfew" that the UK has on flights. We were scheduled to land at 10pm but they needed about an hour for engine maintenance, which meant we would have landed past curfew, so they delayed us until morning. We found ways to entertain ourselves at the airport. The airline did give us several vouchers, so that's nice. 

We had 15 large suitcases, so it was quite a move. Upon arrival, our plan was to take a taxi AND pickup our rental car (hire car), so that all the bags would fit. Avis was so great, they gave us a huge discount on a massive van for one day so that we could all travel together. 

Jet lag is hitting us pretty hard since it was more time than we were mentally prepared for. After we put our suitcases away at the house, we drove around our new hometown together, so exciting! We thought places might be closed on New Years Eve, but actually the town was quite alive. We had a great dinner at a pub, even played some snooker, and bought groceries. 

New Years Eve is big here! From our house we could see at least 5, maybe 6, different displays of fireworks up in the sky. We appreciated such a welcome :)