Ian is taking a trip to the north west of the UK for an audit at his company’s head office. He wakes up early and takes a walk on the prom before picking up his Toyota Yaris rental car. He sets off on his journey, relying on his phone’s GPS and listening to music from his Apple music store. Along the way, he decides to make a detour to visit St Mary and All Saints, the church of the House of York and the final resting place of Richard III.
After taking some photos, Ian continues on his journey, passing through Titchmarsh and its picturesque half-timbered houses. He makes plans to visit a former colleague in Warrington later in the day but decides to keep driving instead of stopping at any other churches. As snow begins to fall, Ian pushes on and eventually arrives at the golf resort where he will be staying. Despite the fuel warning light coming on, he makes it safely to the resort and is relieved to have dinner and get some rest.
Overall, Ian’s journey is marked by his love of history and architecture, as well as the challenges and unexpected events that come with travelling. He takes detours to visit churches and marvels at their age and beauty. He also deals with difficult driving conditions and a tight schedule, highlighting the importance of flexibility and adaptability while travelling.