We awoke early to find clear skies and the beginnings of a beautiful sunny day. We went down for breakfast and then headed off to the shops to find some wifi and so Teresa could get her blow dry (one must get the London look!). Next stop was M&M’s World, which you could smell before you could see it. M&M’s everywhere! You can get them in containers of all different shapes and sizes, or create your own custom mix from gigantic canisters attached to the walls. You can even order personalised M&M’s! We did not spend too much time in here, however, we were just here to pick up a bucket of M&M’s to deliver to Mikayla in Oxford (one of Teresa’s ex-students) which was to be our next destination.
Pints and pasties were our lunch at Paddington Station while we watched a number of trains to Oxford get cancelled. Once we boarded a train that was Oxford-bound it was a beautiful hour-long journey through the lush, green countryside, with views of quaint little houses and boats. Mikayla met us at Oxford Station and we caught up over coffee before embarking on a tour of the oldest university in the world. Oxford University was magnificent in every way, from the brilliant architecture to the beautifully manicured lawns. You got a real feel for the history and depth of time while walking around the grounds. It was really nice to catch up with (and meet) Mikayla, who was a wonderful host, sharing her knowledge of the local area. We stayed for a couple of hours before heading back to the maddening crowd that is London, but not before stumbling upon the local Ben & Jerry’s icecream outlet. Needless to say, Michele had to sample the wares!