Yesterday

Made a delicious walk from Shipham to Cheddar (in the neighbourhood of Bath-Bristol) with the OODS and Anne (who finally became member as well). Impressive Cheddar Gorge, surrealistic artificial lake in the shape of a perfect circle, due to its former function as a quarry. Brilliant sun. Photos taken. Steep climbs and very very muddy (feet disappearing into sucking puddles) and thorny bushes to make our way through. Stunning views. Photos taken (again). Lovely village of Cheddar, including adorable trad. sweet factory and shop (the Cheddar Sweet Kitchen) were we bought funny English sweets (rock, fudge, humbug, sherbert, jelly beans, bull's eyes, etc, in tastes like clove, pineapple, coconut, anise, cinnamon, herbs... Afterwards dinner in the RAMbar on campus with Anne and Silvia. Etc. Etc. : a wonderful day.

Now, if you don' t mind, I'll hurry back to my room to have lunch and continue my essay...

Bye bye!