One of the ambassadors with her hostess during a visit to the Derwent Dams.

Bakewell Pudding! A suitable end to a meal that began with fish, chips and mushy peas.

Ambassadors and hosts at a dinner party hosted by our former President and his wife.

More food! This time at a barbecue hosted by our current President and her husband.

More ambassadors and hosts enjoying themselves at the barbecue.

Well-dressings were something completely new to our new American friends.

A pleasant walk through Lathkill Dale on a sunny afternoon, as the exchange drew to an end.

A final farewell at Derby station, where 'our' ambassadors were joined by seven more who had been visiting Hertfordshire.