Comfy shoes no matter what - almost!

My whirlwind  trip has finally come to an end and although I was a little hesitant going with my daughter, it was a good decision. The only disagreement was how to read a map. Admitting that my reduced hearing ( I do not need a hearing aide ) was a problem at airports and train stations was a bit difficult. Having a companion who could interpret the messages was reassuring, if it meant that I didn't miss the trip! The plan to take only take the basics was lined with good intentions; try and pack a few days before and cull cull cull would be a note to myself next time travel is on the menu. Carrying a heavy case of unwanted clothing leaves less room for anything to be bought. Instead of taking the three pairs of shoes, all that was necessary was a new pair of Nike walkers. They supported the arches and bunions - an outcome of a of a life well lived. The exception to their suitability was a visit to a three hatted  restaurant  in London where a bottle of wine was 125 pounds. Unfortunately my Nike walkers were a little out of place here, even for a Bazza McKenzie.

This is a picture of our very large cat with the ironic name of Little Man. He is forlornly waiting for me to stop reading and playing on my computer and do something useful - like fill up the water dish: he likes it full. What he doesn't realise is that I have just started to read A Room of One's Own  by Virginia Woolf. Why did nobody make me read this before? I found a 1992 copy of it published by Oxford University Press in their World's Classics imprint. This little gem comes complete with a commentary on Woolf and her contemporaries by Morag Shiach ( lecturer at University of London at the time ) and makes reading Woolf's work all the more fascinating. It also cost only $1.99 at our local Savers charity shop in Greensborough, Melbourne. The books are sorted and in great condition - another great find in our new home.Sorry puss.
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