Mild autumn afternoon in Godalming

poppies around doorway of Godalming Parish Church

candles in Godalming Parish Church

Godalming Parish Church

Train to Guildford, train to Godalming.

It was a strange day, it had been very cold, today was mild in comparison, though noticeably cooler in Godalming. Very dull, not a glimpse of the sun.

The Parish Church had a lovely arrangement of poppies around its door, left over from Remembrance Day on Sunday.

Lunch at Cafe Mila. It was surprisingly quiet, though did fill up for afternoon tea.

I had a wander down the High Street. I popped into Waterstone’s. I wanted to know if they had NeverSeconds (due out tomorrow) or at least on order. They were busy. Rather than wait, I decided to pop back, but never did.

Along the street, I met a friend who I had seen in a while, who was very surprised to see me. We had a long chat, by then it was time to catch the bus.

I had seen a 71 bus pass by at 1530, or maybe about 5 minutes late. Maybe I would catch 71 bus at 1630. No such luck.

Fifteen minutes late, 71 bus had still not turned up. Along came a 46 bus, five minutes late. I decided to catch it, rather than wait for a 71 bus which may not turn up.

A horrendous journey. The driver needs to be grounded. On one bend he nearly left the road. By the time I arrived at Aldershot, I felt terrible. By the time I got off the bus, I felt very very ill.

Not long on the bus, I realised I had forgotten to visit Waterstone’s, the main reason I was in Godalming.

Long wait for next bus. I must have just missed 1740. Ten minuted wait for next bus at 1750. It did not turn up. Next bus 1800. No bus. Finally a bus at 1805, 25 minutes wait for bus that is supposed to be every ten minutes. As the bus left Aldershot, it sailed past a bus stop leaving passengers stranded.

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