Saturday outing

I didn't go out with CH last night. He came over for dinner instead. Actually it started with a phone call. I told him I was planning on buying chilli and pepper crabs home for the boys. I had wanted to surprise them for weeks as they love crabs. We ended up at Eng Seng Restaurant at Joo Chiat Place which boasts of queues that start before 5 pm for arguably the best black pepper crab in Singapore.

Since we arrived early, we managed to avoid the crowd and the food was ready to go very quickly. CH paid a whopping $85 (about USD60) for 4 crabs but they were delicious, it was worth every cent! In fact, YK was caught licking the sweet black pepper sauce off his plate.

Friday night ended very nicely and I woke up to a bright and sunny Saturday morning. I spent a couple of hours cleaning up the garden to make space for my vegetable patch. Yesterday I bought soil from the nursery to prepare for my vegetable garden. The manager at the nursery was so nice, he gave me styrofoam boxes to plant the vegetables in.

The ladys fingers have grown so much this week, they look ready for harvest but I have decided to leave them on the plant to mature so that I can use the seeds to propogate more plants in future. I can't possibly make a decent meal out of 2 ladys fingers anyway!

As usual, we visited several aquariums as part of the Saturday routine. The show tank at Jireh Marine is so colourful, it would inspire anyone to keep a marine tank! YK bought some corals there today.



We decided to swing by Pasir Ris fish farm on the way home. Rusty and I stayed in the car as it was scorching hot outside. Here's Rusty peering out of the window.

Happy childhood

While driving mum around, we often engage in conversations about kids and life in general. I tend to share the same opinions as mum where raising kids is concerned. We believe in giving children a happy and sweet childhood without neglecting education and discipline.

Thinking back, I'm glad my kids had a happy childhood. They attended playschool on weekdays but spent their afternoons playing with toys, biking and splashing around with kids in our estate, drawing, building Lego and generally doing things they enjoyed. Weekends were spent at the park, building sandcastles by the beach and visiting fish farms and aquariums.

Until now, they still reminisce about the sweet childhood days. I think that's what childhood should be like. Afterall we are only a child for the first few years of our life. Sadly kids these days are so burdened with preparatory pre-school assignments and classes that they have lost the innocence of childhood.

Sending mum to the hospital and seeing so many sick patients over a period of time has given me a new perspective of life. Instead of wishing that my kids will grow up into super-achievers, my wish for them is to have good health and a good heart. Being well-liked will also do them alot of good as they go through life. I won't like to see them being bullied or abused, so they must be able to stand up for themselves and know what's good for them. Above all, they must be happy and contented.

I probably come across as being rather simple-minded and idealistic, but really, we only have one life to live, so it must be a happy one with no regrets or bitterness. Some of the happiest people I know are the ones who have little yet live a fulfilling life.

It's barely a week away from Christmas, I managed to find some happy faces in a kiosk at the hospital this morning. They only cost $1.90 each and I knew they would bring a smile to my nieces' face.

Indeed! The little ones were so happy with the gifts! I wish them a sweet and happy childhood.

Tasty treats

My supplier from Hong Kong treated me to buffet lunch at Ristorante Bologna today. While waiting for her at the Marina Mandarin lobby, I couldn't resist taking a photo of the gingerbread house and a staff in the iconic striking red cheongsum with high slits.

I only meet my supplier once a year whenever she visits Singapore. It's a good thing I bought her a pretty scarf because she presented me with a box of Godiva chocolates. The chocolates are so luxurious and smooth. Simply heavenly!

I spent too much time in the evening sowing vegetable seeds in the garden, so dinner was cooked in a hurry. Luckily the spicy Korean paste came in handy. I made kimchi soup served with Japanese rice which went down very well with the boys.

Since I'll be going to pick mum tomorrow morning for her MRI scan, I decided to bake some strawberry jam muffins for my little nieces. Naturally I used my new muffin pan which turned out to be too big for my oven. The door couldn't shut tightly but the muffins managed to emerge looking alright.

I used the same recipe as the lemon muffins but instead of lemon juice, I stirred some strawberry jam and muesli into the batter.

The muffins are delicious especially when eaten hot. The jam oozes out from the centre when you bite into them. Yum yum! I'm sure my nieces will love them too!

Nicely settled

In the blink of an eye, the year is almost over. We've been living on our own for almost 5 months and things have fallen into place somehow. I wonder why I felt so harrassed and overwhelmed with chores when we first moved in.

Now that Rusty is living with us, life feels more complete. We still feel sorry for Cookie who's left behind but we really can't cope with another dog in our small apartment.

Do I miss life at the farm? Well, not really. I see my parents at least twice a week, sometimes more if I have to bring mum to the doctor. I do miss having nicely pressed clothes. I miss the fridge that's always bursting with cherries, plums, persimmons, grapes, kiwi fruits and apples! My dad takes such great care of the family, it's almost like a grocery store in their home.

Walking Rusty is the only form of exercise I get these days. We walk round the estate in the morning and at night for about 20 minutes each time. It must be quite amusing to see me trample across the grassy patch behind our development with him everyday. It can get swampy on rainy days but he loves that area because of the two black cats hiding in the bushes. Rusty gets his adrenalin rush everytime he comes face to face with them. They growl and snarl at each other until I pull Rusty away.

Now that I don't run, I don't wake up with sore knees and feet anymore. I've also turned a shade lighter and my freckles are not glaring as before. My legs aren't so toned anymore but that goes without saying. I don't want to eliminate running out of my routine actually, I'll have to look into that when the new year begins.

Life has settled into a nice routine. In fact, I've never felt so balanced since we moved in. With a pet in the house, I have come to accept that it is impossible to keep the house spotless, so I don't obsess over housework anymore. I cook and do laundry everyday and clean up the house whenever I have time. The kids clean up after themselves. SK bathes Rusty and YK takes care of his aquarium.

I'm excited to start growing vegetables in my garden. The seeds are waiting to be potted. The compost bin is set up but I keep forgetting to throw kitchen scraps like fruit and vegetable peels into it. Looks like I need to set up a small bin by the kitchen sink too. I'm trying to be as green as I possibly can. I even plan to use paper pots to grow vegetable seedlings but they're not readily available in Singapore. So I am going to experiment using eco-friendly paper (egg) trays. For the sake of my experiment, I went to the supermarket and bought a tray of eggs. 30 eggs will last us for weeks!

With so many eggs and a carton of milk in the fridge, I can make more muffins now.

Ordinary

While mum was in the dentist chair, I was wandering around Orchard Road which was packed during lunch hour. There were many buskers along the road. I dropped some change in a busker's hat. He was playing cheerful Christmas songs on the keyboard which injected an air of festivity all around.

Three hours can be difficult to burn if you don't have an agenda in mind. I read some gardening books at Borders, then walked into Isetan supermarket and emerged with nothing. I decided to check out Tang's baking section and ended up buying a muffin pan and measuring cup. Looks like I'll be baking more muffins in future.

Tangs is beautifully decked out in Christmas colours and decor. Check out these cute bunnies and hedgehogs!

A 'lunch hour' sale was going on at Giordano. I bought a pair of black jeans for SK and some clothes for my god daughter. According to her mum, she's growing so quickly, she's probably outgrowing all the baby clothes that I last bought.

When I got back to the clinic, several Japanese patients were waiting to see the dentist. Incidentally, this clinic has several Japanese dentists and a big Japanese clientele. One lady was carrying the same handbag as me. When I was at Borders earlier, one of the staff, a teenage girl at the gift wrap counter, was wearing the same (Fox) skirt as me. Gee, I guess my taste is too ordinary.

Rojak post

Since I am craving for rojak (a fruit salad with a sweet tangy sauce, topped with chopped roasted peanuts), I shall make a rojak (messy mixture) post today.

I'm leaving the office soon to pick mum up for her dental appointment. It's a 2-hour root canal treatment which means I can hop over to Borders nearby to read about vegetable growing. If time permits, I may pop in Tangs Studio to look at baking accessories too. The stores along Orchard Road must be all dressed up with Christmas trees and decorations now.

Mum has a MRI scan this Friday at the hospital and another dental appointment next Friday. That should round up her doctors visit for this year. But her first appointment in 2009 begins on 2 January 2009!

YK has a lunch appointment with his friends this afternoon. He's a lucky chap who meets his friends for movies and meals weekly. SK, who is 2.5 years younger, is still not as outgoing as him. Though they are the same height now, he's not as savvy as his older brother and relies on me to bring him about. He needs a new pair of glasses badly and I should bring him to the optician in a day or two. Maybe I can treat him to lunch at Thai Express too.

Until now, I still can't decipher all my dreams. Well, I dream every night. On some days, what I encounter during the day manifests in my dreams at night. But last night's dream was quite puzzling.

I was part of an entourage in a funeral involving an influential muslim woman. She could even be part of a royal family as the funeral procession was a grand and pompous affair. I was leading a large group of people, banging on a drum as we moved slowly and entered a mosque with high ceiling and elaborate fittings. That was a rather disturbing dream.

Anyway, I'm slowly clearing my list of things to do before the year finally comes to a close. I finally bought the school books for SK on the way to work this morning. I have also made an appointment to send my car in for servicing. Next week, I should get SK a new set of school uniform. He'll be wearing long pants next year. I haven't bought a single Christmas present this year. I'm planning to do away with gift exchange due to the depressed economy. Maybe I'll get little gifts for the little ones if I come across anything interesting.

That's my rojak post for today. It doesn't satiate my craving for rojak. I'm sure I'll eat it soon.

Lemon muffins

We have two cartons of milk in the fridge. SK's the only one at home who drinks milk but he's not drinking fast enough. I decided to use some before they expire. The simplest way is to make muffins.

We have no fresh fruits in the house except for some cherries and lemons. Soon, I was mixing flour and juicing lemons. The batter was ready within minutes. I poured them into little aluminium cups and popped them into the oven. I should buy a proper measuring cup instead of using the tiny cup for scooping rice. I could only made 6 muffins when I should be getting at least 12. Oh well.

When I came out from the shower, a delicious smell was already wafting through the house.

The muffins were ready after baking for 20 minutes. They were soft and fluffy, quite lemony, not too sweet and just enough for the three of us.

Since Fish without Bicycle suggested that I should post the recipe, here it is. It's so simple anyone can make this!

1 egg
1/2 vegetable oil
1/2 cup sugar
3/4 cup milk

Put everything together in a bowl and stir until sugar has dissolved. Pour in juice of 1 lemon and a teaspoon of grated lemon rind.

In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups plain flour, 3 teaspoon baking powder and 1 teaspoon salt.

Slowly pour in the wet mixture into the flour and stir into a batter. Don't stir too vigorously or the muffins may get too hard.

Pour into muffin cups/tin and bake in preheated over (200 degree Celcius) for about 25 minutes until done.

Running around

I spent the entire day running around. It started with an interesting morning meeting in town with a bike boutique owner who is planning to set up containerised storage sheds so that people can bike into the city, store their bikes, shower and head to work. It's a great concept but we're only at the planning stage.

After the meeting, I got very excited while walking to a nearby shop that sells vegetable seeds. I have a new project in mind - growing vegetables in my patio. When I stepped into the old shophouse with jars of vegetable seeds lining the shelves, I was like a kid in a candy shop, I wanted to buy everything!

It's a good thing the shop owners are very friendly people who gave lots of good advice. I ended up choosing 9 types of seeds including carrot (yes carrot!), coriander, egg plant, tomato, lettuce and some green vegetables. I hope my little growing experiment will pan out well. I've even started a compost bin over the weekend and can't wait to start gardening right away but I'll need to get soil and pots first.

Various kinds of vegetable seeds.

Then I walked to the Korean supermarket nearby to have a quick look. Operated by a Korean man, it sells nothing but food and products imported from Korea. There were a couple of Korean housewives picking up groceries. It's so authentic, there were no English translation. I searched in vain for the spicy paste for kimchi soup until the shopkeeper came along to help me.

I walked out of the store with a small pack of freshly made kimchi, seasoned anchovies and 2 packs of soup paste. When I got home, I realised that I paid for 1kg of kimchi instead of the 500g pack I bought. I should make it a habit to check the receipt in future. I was overcharged by $7! These things are not cheap.


I rushed off for a business lunch followed by couple of company errands. I promised to bring the kids to the marine fish store today to check out their new arrivals. So I went home early to pick them up. Of course Rusty came along too.

While the boys were checking out the fishes, I sat at the coffee shop next door sipping coffee with Rusty by my side. In case you're wondering, it's not as glamourous as the chic Parisian ladies with their poodle in an alfresco cafe but still, it was a nice way to wind down after running around all day.

Now, we're back home and the boys are admiring their latest acquisition - a bumblebee snail, a mandarin fish and a cluster of mushroom coral.

It's almost time to prepare dinner. I think I'll cook fish and mushrooms. Ah, I wish we had some snails (escargots) in the freezer too.

Rusty's blog

Mummy is having writer's block (whatever that is) and I'm taking over her blog today. Well, I'm Rusty, so I'll be telling it as is without giving a hoot who I may be upsetting.

I'm living a charmed life. I sleep on mummy's big bed at night with a fan blowing in my face. When it gets too cold, I'll snuggle under her blanket.

Mummy is the first to wake up in the morning. I'll follow her to the kitchen and watch her prepare my breakfast. When she opens the freezer, that means I'll get a freshly cooked meal. If she opens the cabinet and pull out my dried food, I turn and walk away. I simply detest dog food. Who cares if it contains healthy omega 3 oil which gives me a shiny coat!

After breakfast, I will sit by the front door so mummy knows it's time to bring me out. I hate it when she dilly dallies and keeps me waiting. When she grabs the keys, I jump up and down to show my enthusiasm. It's important to keep her motivated.

I like going for a walk with her. She brings me to my favourite places around the neighbourhood. The black cats living in the bushes are the most annoying. They are always snarling at me and ready for a fight, they make my hair stand.

When we get home, it's time for mummy to leave for work. I jump into SK's bed and roll around under his warm blanket until he gets up.

The day goes by really slowly when mummy's not around. I laze around the house doing nothing. I can't believe there are no lizards or birds to amuse me around here. All I do is watch the silly clown fish swimming around in the tank. I wish they would wipe that grin off their face.

I love weekends the most because I go places. I don't really care where we go but I kinda like the fish farms because of the big open space. I like parties too because I get to eat all kinds of yummy food especially pork chops and satays. I was the centre of attention at the party yesterday. The kids love me and the adults think I'm cute.

I like CH's house especially the big metal gate. When nobody was watching yesterday, I made a dash for freedom. Then I saw YK running behind me. Maybe he was playing tag. I ran faster and faster, round the corner until I ran out of breath. YK caught up and scooped me in his arms. Damn! He put me back on the leash again.

I hate Mondays the most. Mummy has gone to work and I lie around at home all day, it's sad. I'll know when she's back. The moment I hear the door open, I dash to greet her. She thinks I'm happy to see her but what I really want to tell her is "Take me out for a walk!"

So blessed!

My niece Qi asked me during dinner today, "Koo Koo, why haven't you been blogging?"

After giving her a quick rundown of my weekend (chores and more chores), I felt so blessed to have a little ardent reader within my family who eagerly awaits my daily post.

When I start thinking about it, I do have alot to blog about. We were invited to my best friend's house for a BBQ party on Friday. She left for Japan the next day and wouldn't be back until after Christmas, so that was our early Christmas celebration. YK baked a lovely apple pie which garnered alot of praises that night. We had a great time eating and chatting around the table in the garden.

Saturday was spent sleeping in and completing household chores. Then I took a little break and drove the boys to the agro-tech farm to source for marine fishes. We ended up buying nothing but it was a nice little family outing.

I woke up to a rainy Sunday morning but I didn't let the rain stop me from going to the market. I had to refill my refrigerator. Besides, we had a pot-luck lunch party to attend at CH's house. I cooked vongole (clams) pasta, minced meat pasta, salad and bruschetta while YK baked a blueberry pie. Yah, too much pie is making me look like one these days. But I really shouldn't complain or else he will stop baking them!

My brothers, uncle's family and some friends were there. There was alot to eat. My aunt brought lots of satay and fried fritters, my brothers brought cheese and chocolate log cake. Steph brought fried sweet potato pastry and Fion contributed a bottle of red wine. It was a lovely get-together.

Three adorable little ladies at the party.

After lunch, Steph and family popped by our apartment. She used to work with CH but is now my good friend and she came with presents! I am indeed so blessed. Thanks Steph for the lovely gifts! I love them all!

She bought me an elegant quilt set and a surprise gift.

Oh, look! It's a gorgeous tote bag with an attached purse. I love the eco- inspired design and graphics! It's so timely because I have been using my old tote bag to death.

Today my aunt Rosemary gave me a bag of t-shirts and souvenirs from Beijing and lots of chocolates for the kids. She's always so generous! Talking about feeling blessed. My blog reader, Water Learner, mailed me a pendant and bracelet she bought in Burma. She even sent a matching bracelet for CH. Ah, she knows me so well. I love ethnic stuff and it's so kind of her to support the local tribes by buying their products. Thank you very much!

Finally, I must show you what's happening in my garden. The ladys finger plants are finally bearing fruits. They may look a little malnourished but they've recently started flowering and producing tiny ladys fingers.


Aren't they cute!

Friday already?

I can hardly believe it's friday already. I was away for only a week and Rusty is now sleeping on my bed every night! After I've changed the sheets, he's going back to his rug again. Such a spoilt little brat.

I had a nightmare just before I got out of bed this morning. In my dream, my ex called to say he has found my blog. I was in such a state of panic, I immediately removed my blog but began fretting about my other readers. I really don't need him coming back to harrass me again.

This morning I was in real state of panic. I couldn't find my keys despite searching every nook and cranny in the house. I even went to the car to see if I had left it there. I need my car keys to get to work and send mum to her hospital appointment in the afternoon.

After walking Rusty, I decided to take a breather. Maybe the cuppa helped because I decided to check the fridge. Aha! The bunch of keys was in a bag of green apples which I bought yesterday. Somehow it fell inside the bag. Phew!

The apples are for a BBQ party tonight. My best friend has invited us to her place and I wanted YK to make an apple pie this afternoon. That should keep him busy today.

This morning, I cooked the boys some fried rice for brunch and steamed some pumpkin for myself. Glad to have found my keys. I thought I was going senile and losing memory over little things like this. I can go to work now.

Back on track

I'm back to work and back to a simple diet again. All the rich food I had been ingesting all week has taken a toll on my body. My skirt can no longer swivel around the waist. I roasted some sweet potatoes and pumpkin for breakfast and lunch today which filled my car with fragrant smells on the way to work.

I'm glad I don't suffer from jet lag this time round though I've been finding it a little tough to get out of bed early in the morning. I'm up to date with the laundry and housework but sadly on the business front, I don't hear the cash register ringing often enough.

Typically we would return from a business trip like this with some contracts in hand and lots of following up to. However this time round, most people in dark suits were huddled together peering into a bottomless pit, searching for the light at the end of the tunnel.

I was watchful of my expenses during the trip and spent only on food and transport. A one-hour journey on a train in UK (one way from Bath to Reading) costs GBP33 (almost US$50). It only cost us US$1.30 to travel from one end to another in Singapore, which takes about an hour.

It's good to be back in Singapore where things are much more affordable. During the good years, it was a joy to be able to buy little trinklets and souvenirs without restrain. Somehow, material goods don't appeal to me anymore.

My best friend is bringing her kids, parents and mother in law to Japan for their annual vacation. Her parents had suggested that they should cancel the holiday in light of the economic situation but her husband insists on giving the parents a treat since they can still afford it. He's such a good man and a filial son.

Afterall, it is money well spent, especially when it brings the family closer. Such opportunities do not last a lifetime. I can't even travel with my mum anymore even though I would love to.

Anyway, some good things did happen while I was away. My best friend and hubby completed their first marathon (42km) which they trained very hard for. My aunt Rosemary completed hers too even though she didn't have time to train this time round. Water Learner accomplished her dream of running a half marathon. CH finally rented his house out. The kids and dog survived the week. Yah, it was a good week.

Last stop - Windsor Castle

I have had a long working relationship with Conrad and couldn't leave UK without meeting him and his family. When I first knew him, his son Robert was just an infant. He's a 7-year-old boy now, and a really bright and good looking kid!

Robert posing on the little jetty. Can you see the frost on the ground? That's Eton, the university that the princes attended, in the far distance.

Conrad picked me up from Reading Station on the frosty Sunday morning and we set off for lunch at TGIF! We had a hearty meal of American food - ribs and wings before heading to Windsor Castle nearby.

It was my first meeting with his wife Josie and we had plenty to chat about. She's Turkish while he's British, and together they have 3 beautiful kids. We walked along the river and spotted many ducks and geese which belong to the Queen. They are all tagged.


When I first saw Windsor Castle from afar, I had imagined a lonely castle on top of the hill. When we were walking up, I found it so touristy, like a Disneyland. There are all kinds of shops you can think of, from little ones selling knick knacks to big names like FCUK and NEXT. It's a shopping paradise! I wonder how the Queen gets her privacy.

On the way up the hill to Windsor.

The huge castle on the left.

The facade. Apparently the Queen's residence is on the right wing (not in picture).

Look at how crooked this building is. Josie's trying to coax Robert to make it upright again.


Queen Victoria's statue in the foreground.

It was really freezing by the time we left. Conrad sent me to Heathrow and by then, I really looked forward to my warm and sunny home in Singapore.

Walking in Bath

When I was in Bath with mum many years ago, I fell in love with the little gorgeous city and had always wanted to return again. So when I found out that it's just an hour away from Oxford by train, I had to make my way there.

It was already dark and cold when I arrived in Bath on Friday evening. Thank goodness the hotel is a short walk away and I managed to find it easily. It's a good thing my friend Cesco was spending his final week in Bath before returning to Sicily and he became my guide in Bath.

We met for a walk around the city and to the Christmas market which was thronging with people. We tasted hot mulled wine and cider which was perfect for a wintry night! Then we met up with some friends for beer at the local pub.

My entire week was spent working, so Saturday was the only off-day for me. I woke up to a bright and sunny morning, had a full English breakfast and set off to meet Cesco for a walk by the canal. The air was chilly but I enjoyed the tranquil side of Bath that I never knew.

View from my window.

There are many quaint shops in Bath like this one here.

Waiting for Cesco outside the hotel.

We walked through the city, across the canal and up the hill.


Until we could see a panoramic view of Bath. Then we made our way down again. If we had continued walking up the hill, we would end up at the University of Bath.

This is the widest part of the canal where the river cruise starts. It is probably very popular with tourists during summer.

Some areas along the canal are simply breathtakingly beautiful.

I was doing some boat-spotting along the way. This is a lovely one.


This is all wrapped up and camouflaged against the background. It even has a trunk like an elephant!

Here's a love boat!

A cat sun bathing by the window.

I popped in this old pub to use the toilet. It is lovely, very old and cosy but it has a cash (ATM) machine inside!

A river boat chugging down the canal.

We walked along the canal for about an hour before turning back. If we had continued walking, it would probably lead us all the way to London!

We decided to stop by this boat cafe for a hot drink. The sign outside says "Open only during good weather." Here's Cesco ordering coffee.

The carrot cake was delicious. The coffee cake wasn't too bad either.

It was sunny but chilly, the hot tea was really comforting.

We parted ways when we got back to the city centre. I roamed around a little but soon grew tired of the crowd. It was the last weekend of the popular Christmas Market, so the entire city was just packed. I almost got lost on the way back to the hotel.


In the evening, I took a long uphill walk to Cesco's friend's house in London Road. I saw lots of lovely buildings along the way including this one (below) with a cat and milk bottles painted on the bright red door.


Cesco was treating us to dinner that night and was rushing around in the afternoon buying grocery. I met him while traveling in Italy. He was our guide in Lucca for several days and had cooked a nice meal for us there. In fact, he worked with Jamie Oliver when the later visited Sicily as part of his Italian cooking tour. So one can always expect a fantastic Italian meal from him!

When I arrived, two men were busy cutting and mixing stuff in the small kitchen. It was a funny sight. His friend Rob was making guagamole to bring to a party while Cesco was chopping up onions for bruschetta.

Cesco is quite a perfectionist when it comes to food. We had an aperitif of prosecco and mixed olives.

Then he started preparing squid stuffed with sun dried tomatoes and olives to be baked in the oven.

Meanwhile, we ate a first starter of gently fried calamari. It was yummy!

This is another starter - bruschetta.


The main course was pasta cooked with broccoli, anchovies and capers.

Here is another dish put together by him. Sliced orange garnished with spring onions, salt and pepper. It sounds unusual but it was fantatsic, I intend to recreate it sometime soon. The stuffed squid was an interesting new taste for me too. He also marinated some smoked haddock with tangerine juice. The salty fish infused with sweet tangy juice was really nice, especially when served with raw spinach.

Cesco and Kay from Japan.

It became very cold at night when I took a cab back to the hotel. The temperate dropped to minus 4 degree Celcius in the night and I woke up to a frosty morning. It was a chilly walk to the train station and I was glad I had a sunny day the day before.

Bye bye Bath!