| Friday, 12 December, 2014 |
| From my Gold card discounted ticket operating the barriers at East Croydon on the dot of 10 without requiring going to the side gate and missing the train, through the cheerful guard on the train; the friendly lady on check-in… |
| Saturday, 13 December, 2014 |
| Thankfully I’d also consumed nearly a litre of fizzy water in the restaurant so by the time I woke up, just before 9, I felt fine. I headed down for a late breakfast and then out into town for the day… |
| Sunday, 14 December, 2014 |
| I had another breakfast almost completely to myself in the deserted hotel café before packing and heading out into town… |