Mushroom spotting.

Going back in time

Trying to think of interesting things to have for dinner

Wondering if I should start using my bike. And wanting to get a dog.

Enjoying Tate Modern

Having people over for dinner

Recycling

Going flat-out

Thinking about learning to drive

I used to do all the jobs except the washing up. Now I do the washing up too.

getting enough calcium

New house today :)

I am packing up to move house, and jealous of these guys.

Stuff I did over the Bank Holiday

Stayed indoors while it rained, watching Nathan Barley and 30 Rock
Caught up with old friends
Saw the world's oldest printed writing
Stumbled into a Pagan Pride Parade in Russell Square

Cream tea

Summer things

Boating past ducks yesterday

Today I went to give blood for the first time, but it turned out my veins were too thin for the needle. I also chose a house to move into.

Jordan day 6: The Dead Sea

This was one of the things I was most looking forward to on the trip; floating in the Dead Sea.

"Lot's wife" in the form of the pillar of salt.

There was a pot of the famous Dead Sea Mud by the shore, which people covered themselves top to toe in before washing it off in the water.

Floating in the Dead Sea was amazing and fun, although no-one mentions the fact that the salt water really stings on some sensitive areas. The mud rub does leave your skin feeling great.

Jordan day 6: Dana cave walk

Sunrise at Dana nature reserve.

Salih the guide demonstrating the way the bedouin cave dwellers would use this hand-hold to lean out a watch for enemies.

Yeah I wore sandals and socks, but it was spiky and my trainers were full of sand.

We edged round this ledge on the way to the hidden cave church.

The cave church, hidden away from persecutors of Christians.

A long view of the caves we visited.

All this used to be the bottom of the sea, which I think is quite visible.

A little chameleon that appeared as we ate lunch.