rain

 Start out really late today, after taking the parcel to the mail, and having to deal with the online courier service, a crowd of incapable people all trying to order the world by remote control. And it did not work yesterday, the large wooden crate is still in the hallway awaiting collection.

Take the walk up along by the river today, cutting back along the bluffs above the town. Then take the steep steps known as the keyboard of the oxen up to the castle. Be surprised at the improvement in the old body, it is possible to climb the steps now without losing breath.

Take a few pictures during a rainstorm in the park, be thankful of the rain poncho in the camera bag. This saves everything from a serious soaking. But the photos are not any use. Walk along the bluffs, then cut down to the river by the brewery. Because of the rain, there are no other walkers about, this is nice, it is good to be alone.

Enjoy the rich coffee at the café. The charming waitress is there today, all ready to charm. Watch the other customers, they are the only group sitting outside. There are two excitable little girls, who keep on running off to feed the swans. When they come back the grandmother critiscises them for having become wet. They both deny this.

Chat with the waitress when she comes to bring the change. 

And then go home.

Back home again