Preparing to leave

As usual, we're trying to get ready to leave, and I have left far too many things to the last minute, like, say, packing.

We drive to the City tomorrow for our plane, and I took the ancient Toyota in to get a simple fan fixed. Should have been done by noon. As of 2 p.m., it had become a much more complex job, and the extra necessary parts still hadn't arrived. They promise it will be ready by tomorrow morning's departure time.

This will be my first trip taking a bunch of electronic toys. I wonder if it will be any more efficient than going to internet cafes.

Our trip is built around a sort of pilgrimage to the Arts & Crafts movement, with particular emphasis on places William Morris decorated or lived. Mostly we'll be in the Cotswolds and London. We're also taking a side trip to St. Ives just for the name, and Penzance to see if there are any pirates around.