Kiwi McLeods on Tour (and Home Exchange) #2: From Hot (Dubai) to Cold (England)

Last week I included a first post on the 'Kiwi McLeods on Tour' travelblog of their trip (including two home swaps) from New Zealand to Europe. We can now catch up with them in England:

'Very nice to be met at the airport by our home exchange hosts - Stephen and Penny Lake (Home Base Holidays members, HE16441) - with a little sign "McLeod". Got settled quickly in Swindon - the roundabout capital of the world - and enjoyed a fabulous 3 course dinner of curried parsnip soup, roast beef and trifle.'

Read more of Heidi's latest post, Swindon, Oxford and Chester. The family have a busy schedule on this trip, fitting in many sights and tours, visits to friends (plus lots of shopping!)

The McLeod - Lake swap is a good example of combining a hospitality and home exchange, with the McCleod family being hosted by the Lakes before their own trip to New Zealand and the McLeods' home in Auckland. The photo is of the Lakes' home in Swindon, Wiltshire, a good base for visiting the Cotswolds, London, Oxford and Bath.