It's over 40 years since I've undertaken such a lengthy (time) drive. I left home at a few minutes after 7 am and rolled onto Tony and Jude's drive at 3pm. A couple of pit stops to use the facilities and take on food and water were enough. It was very tempting to plan the journey in great detail but that wouldn't give me the flexibility to stop when I felt like I needed a break. I can be very rigid if I have a plan.
The weather was kind, the traffic was light except for around Glasgow where it was a bit manic and the inevitable road works were bearable.
And of course my reception here was warm and comforting (once they'd torn themselves away from the Fi Grand Prix ).