22nd August: London

** The bed at the country inn, last night, was soooo comfortable compared with some of the desirable hotels I slept in across Spain. Could not get the hot water to run, so just washed my hair in cold water.

On our way back to the flat but I am going with Karen to see some of her shows being edited. 

** I am feeling so much better. Both legs are fine now. My legs were really strange last Friday. It was like I had knives cutting into the back of my left knee, which is usually my strong one. Anyhow, all good now.

** At the editing studio. Can't take any photos here but the equipment and the software is a dream. The sort of stuff I could never do with the basic software available to me during my teaching days. This equipment & software costs in the millions!

** After a very quick discussion we have agreed to go out for a meal this evening. And to a restaurant I have passed over the years, very near to the Holborn flat. It is called "My Old Dutch" and even I can see from the menu that I will be able to eat there. From my point of view, whoopi - real food. My opportunity to check that my credit card works.

The meal was ok, just. Way too much salt in the dslades.

But I now know what and what not to order when I get to Amsterdam.

This recharge period is wonderful. Best thing I could ever have thought of.