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Romania  The 17 hour over night train from Budapest into Romania was an adventure in its self.   Under the impression there were no borders in Europe, we settled down to sleep in the steaming hot carriage with fortunately at least underwear on. Only to be startled awake by the train coming to an abrupt stop and banging on doors. Jason hurriedly opened our door revealing 3 stern, armed military policemen wanting to inspect our passports while I'm sat clutching a sheet to hide my dignity. Michaels passport causing much discussion, was taken away with no explanation resulting in us scrambling around trying to dress without exposing too much. Resolved, we settled down to sleep again only to repeat the whole fiasco 20 minutes later as it turns out we were now in Romania. This time a chatty women guard who laughed my compromised position off as, ‘ok as she had boobs too!’ Awkward!!   Waking early the view from the train was as if we had stepped onto another plane...

Watching the UK coast line come into view was an incredibly emotional moment, remembering how long ago we had left to start a new life in New Zealand. The countryside appeared scorched from the ongoing heatwave, not its usual lush green, but still recognisable as home. We arrived into London after two flights and 14 hours which actually was remarkably pain free. Michael had slept and woke in a good mood which was fortunate as we had mistakenly booked to arrive into Gatwick Airport, meaning we had a train and the underground to navigate with backpacks before arriving at our Airbnb situated in Camden. Exhausted but determined to stay awake we dumped the bags and headed straight into chaotic colourful Camden Market where we were thrilled to watch the expression on Michael's face as he stared at the outlandish shop fronts, and marvelled at the range of Fortnite t-shirts and memorabilia every where. He decided instantly he liked London! Our first meal in London left us feelin...