Paddington to Exeter, Devon

Left a grey, foggy and wet London behind this morning to catch the 11.06am train to Exeter. Sister #1 and B.I.L #1 were catching a later train to the Cotswolds to start their final 8 day walk. So we said our goodbyes and off I went. The trip was ok although the last hour dragged as the last carriage lost power and traction so the driver had to drive quite slowly.
I got off at Exeter St Davids and then caught a taxi to my hotel, The Rougemont. It is built on the site of a prison and the flagpole out the front is the site of where they used to hang prisoners. Lovely!!
Once I had checked in and checked out the room (small but comfortable) I lrganised for another taxi to take me the 7 km or so to pick up the hire car. The taxi driver had no idea where it was so I gave him my Google directions that I had printed out in Australia! He eventually found it and then I had to fill out all the forms, etc. It is a nice car, a Aurion. Lucky I bought my GPS as I wouldn't have been able to find my way back. I am hoping it gets me safely from A to B!!
Once I made it safely back, and worked out whichwas the indicator and the windscreen wipers  :) I found a park ( will will cost me £8 per night) and then went for a walk to the city centre. I found the Cathedral which is awesome! Tomorrow I will go on a tour and check it out! I also plan to locate the post office as I want to post home my hiking stuff to lighten up my extra heavy suitcase!!
I had a meal at the hotel which was nice but tomorrow I will check out a local pub or eating place.
Had a bit of a downpour but it's cleared up again.