Terrafirma Travels

Lesley & Stephen's culture slot in this scientific conference was a triumph. People really listened, and asked good questions. 

A cool hotel room and a big TV for Wimbledon, while it's 32° outside. 

David joined us for the swim - took him a while to get in.

Good breakfast swim off North beach. Just us! All went to Burton Agnes

Explored Scarborough a bit, including the ancient Market Hall. We cooked dinner for 10, Italian chicken casserole and Eton mess which was well received. 

Long old drive from Preston to Scarborough not least because we took the pretty route, and pretty it was but we didnt record it. Stopped halfway-ish at Fountains Abbey, a most imposing ruin.

Lovely time with Matt, Shell, Hugo, Rhea and Jude. Louis was at football. Can't show the kids but reckon Matt has enough profile! As usual, he is having interesting times with his business, but his drive and positivity will carry him through.

Bit of a lie in for once, nice cooked breakfast at 0830. Static morning with L finalising and submitting pamphlet and N following up actions and emails from yesterday, and catching up with this blog. Bridgeen for lunch, and Bernard and Doreen for tea. The latter amazingly keep going in their 90s despite various ailments that would have taken out people without their spirit.