The article is a personal account of Ian’s business trip to Warrington, UK. He wakes up early to pack for the trip and heads to the car rental place to pick up his rental – a Toyota Yaris with no sat nav. He was supposed to be audited but wasn’t looking forward to being on the receiving end instead of being an auditor.
On his way to Warrington, Ian decides to make a detour to Fotheringhay Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots had been imprisoned and executed. He also visits St Mary and All Saints church, where the House of York family was buried. He makes his way through Northamptonshire to Titchmarsh, a village with a picturesque high street, and visits the village church before continuing his journey to Warrington.
On the way, Ian experiences snowfall and difficult road conditions. He also stops to visit a friend before driving further north to his final destination – a golf resort.
Overall, the article is an interesting personal account of Ian’s journey with a focus on his detours to visit historic sites and picturesque places. It also highlights the challenges and experiences one may encounter while traveling by road.