A tad jealous. Can't wait until I can visit again. However, she is in Kazakhstan, so her mum brother and I will be going there for the half term holidays. Next September, she's back for final year, so I'll be back.

It's a little known fact that from Hunters Bar, you can walk (mostly) on public footpaths all the way to Scotland. I've done it.

Kazakhstan, WOW! I'd love to go there!

I never thought I would be. It certainly wasn't on my list

I watched the Spice Trail thing with Joanna Lumley. She said you should go to all the 'stans'. Said they were lovely and the people very welcoming.

I watched it, too. I may need to revisit it

.. And where I'll be.

A big flock of noisy Swifts just flew overhead, gathering their mates together, heading to Africa for some winter sun.

Already!

The farmers are scurrying around like crazy. I'm staying off the roads. We have 'interesting' weather incoming. Heavy rainstorms/ hail and very strong winds forecast for later this afternoon / evening / overnight. Ive taken all the sun sails down and put them away Its hot, muggy and utterly still.

Sun sails?

Shade sails...

🤭

Yes. We had a load of Cranes heading south last week too.

This has been the fastest year EVER!