ewt | Jul. 31st, 2006

Am in Somerset.

Packing was horrible. Journey was okay. Guest house is alright but can only get at very small proportion of chest of drawers; certainly not enough to keep two weeks of clothing and kit for two people. Have pinked hair, and a bit of the landlady's sofa (though I think I can fix the latter). Breakfasts formidable, in a good way. It's sinking in that for the better part of the next two weeks I don't have to cook or clean at all. I do still have to do ironing though. Pah.

Cycling is fun, but too-small bicycles are hurtful. ( bicycle rant, possibly not worth reading, I just whinge a lot )

Aikido is still fun. And I learned a bit more forward rolling today; still not great at it, still not ready to do it from standing but I'll get there eventually. Other than that, lots and lots and lots of Ki tests, which makes a good start to a week of intensive training. It's good to practise with other people, too, although sometimes I'm a bit shy and would rather stick with those I know.

It's cool and rainy here. Any idea what it's doing in London? I still need to leave a watering list for