The author goes on a business trip to Warrington, UK to undergo an audit. He wakes up early, packs his bags and sets off, with Jools dropping him off at the promenade. He hires a Toyota Yaris and drives to Warrington, but makes a detour to Fotheringhay church, where Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned and executed. The church was also the parish church of the House of York, including the final King Richard III, making it a historically significant site. He takes photographs and continues to Titchmarsh, another picturesque village with an interesting church. He sets off again to Warrington and meets up with a former colleague before driving to his friend’s house. Later, he receives a call warning him about heavy snow, but he eventually reaches his destination safe and sound.
Overall, the author describes his journey in detail, highlighting the historic and picturesque locations he visited in between the trip. Despite the interruption of the audit and the snowstorm, he still manages to make the most of the trip and enrich his experience.