Saturday 22nd September
This was the first day of Lucy's new life at De Montfort University in Leicester. It was a warm day for the time of year and the sun came out just long enough to capture the grotty car park at the back of the Halls of Residence in a favourable pose.
At first sight everything looked so well organised; we were waved into the last parking space at the front of the Hall and handed a piece of paper stating our time of arrival and alloted time to unload (half an hour). After an hour and 10 minutes Lucy finally reached the head of the queue and was handed her keys (an electronic eye, which was impossible to work without detailed instruction) and we began our transfer of belongings from car to room. I'd forgotten how small student rooms are - but very tardis-like with many nookes and crannies for storage (inside bed cavity and on top of wardrobe etc) Amazingly the room has an ensuite complete with shower. With the time now 1.30pm, we trekked into the centre of Leicester in search of some lunch. Eventually our meals arrived (I think I may have eaten anything by then) and my salmon and asparagus salad was delicious.
Back at Lucy's room, we tried to settle her in before leaving. But as the time came to go neared, tears overflowed. We left hoping that the sudden attack of homesickness would be short lived...
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