LONDON ROAD STATION

The trains from Uckfield don't connect with Portsmouth, so I've driven Wilson to London Road Station, just outside Brighton, from where he will catch a train into Brighton and hence to Portsmouth.

From there he will board the Isle of Wight Ferry.

I don't know whether the zoo where Dennis lives has Wi-Fi — if not I guess I shan't hear from Wilson until he phones to be collected from the station on his return. 

He'll only be away for a few days, but I know from experience how very quiet and empty the house feels without him... 😕