Olympic friends and farewell

When we first arrived in London, Laurie and Ron Moss had us as their house guests in Notting Hill before we left for Scotland. Once we returned, we checked into a hotel, but joined back up with them for several events. We couldn't have asked for better hosts and had to include the photo of the four if us.

We also visited with Chris and John Incledon at their Weybridge home. Judith and Arthur Walsh shared a magnificent meal with us, as we reminisced about our time earlier this year in Myanmar.

Our Dutch friends were there to cheer on their country. We toasted Xander and Barbara's recent marriage before all leaving for an evening of record breaking athletics.

Kate Middleton joined us - and about 15,000 others - at the pommel horse. We waved, but alas, we had no time for tea. Maybe next time Kate.

Time with friends at the London Olympics will be remembered longer than any specific events. It's part of what made the time here so special. But now we're happy to be heading home to watch the closing celebration from Boston.

Rio? It's only 4 short years away!