Rain all week, it has been the longest winter ever. There was brief sunshine this afternoon so Linc and Church enjoyed sunbathing and climbing up the tree.

Church tries to catch a bird on the tree.Linc enjoys sun.

Thanks to the cold weather, my tulips are still growing in May. I can’t wait to see my roses to start blooming.

Tulip Menon- my favourite

I had my first vaccine- AstraZeneca two weeks ago. I was quite poorly for several days but I feel better now. I went to my office to collect letters, some books and magazines yesterday. I had a quick catch up with my editor and had a cup of coffee in Covent Garden. It was weird to meet someone in person after working together for nearly a year online, we live in a strange world.

My writing is moving on (very very) slowly but steadily. What I want right now is to go to Japan, walk around my old town, have tea and eat lots of Sushi. Ah, it makes me happy to think about it. Ganbarimasuuuu! (Keep upppp!)