Two days for the price of one

We arrived at Gatwick and picked up our car, although because we were 30 minutes ahead of the pick-up time, we had to wait for a while until it was charged. We did get an MG4, which is what I had booked. That must be a first, as I don't remember ever getting the exact car that I booked. They also offered a great deal on a Tesla Model 3 instead, but an extra 600 quid didn't appeal.

We didn't have much time to set up, so we used the car navigation system instead of Google Maps. So off we went, heading for Sue and Andy's (cuzzies) in Wadhurst. I blame the MG Nav system for accidentally getting us into an exit lane on the M25. Once on it you have no choice and need to go wherever it takes you. This meant a 30-mile loop to get to an on-ramp to go back and try this again. We got it right the second time.

We made it to Sue and Andy's OK and had a chat, a garden tour, a great lunch and more chat. We then embarked on the 'quick' trip to our hotel in Tunbridge Wells (actually Pembury). Andy showed me the best route on G Maps and which route to avoid. Unfortunately, he didn't pass this on to the sat nav, and it duly took us the shortest distance route down a selection of picturesque but scary one-lane roads. I didn't realise this until it was too late to change. We made it, but it was sweaty.

The 28th dawned sunny and clear (the high was 27C). After a sumptuous breakfast (note this theme of great breakfasts) I located a nearby fast charger and went and topped up the MG. Much to my amazement my Electroverse app worked exactly as advertised. The electrons flowed and the car was happy. I fixed the sat nav issue by getting Android Auto running. That gave me a much better result.

We repeated yesterday's visit to Sue and Andy's, including a leisurely walk around Wadhurst and a great dinner. The ride back cleverly avoided the back lanes, but the actual drive itself was still a bit on the scary side, with darkness, narrow roads and a lot of traffic driving much faster than I am used to. We got back again, though. It was a great day - thanks, guys.,Okumaya devam et