Stewing gently

It's been a week of getting things together after ten weeks cruising and, latterly, trying to keep cool. It's possible to open doors and windows throughout the lodge, as well as the Veluxes, so as to get a through draught, but even so, sleep has been difficult most nights.

Of course, if this sort of weather was a regular occurrence, it might be worth investing in a standalone air con cabinet, but since we probably won't have it like this for another twenty years, it's not worth it.

We're looking forward to my sister Jane visiting from the States this weekend. We'll have a family day on Sunday when the gang from Lincolnshire come over. It's due to be cooler and, knowing how it is, probably wet...

Location:Mercia