Feeling the heat!

I felt so hot in the night, it was very unpleasant! I would love to have air conditioning installed in the house! The heatwave is due to peak today, and then it will get a little cooler, thank goodness!

Sophie and I sat in the garden with a coffee this morning, but unfortunately it wasn't the same as sitting on the terrace in L'Escala and gazing out at the gorgeous views! A little robin did come and say hello, though, so that was lovely! Our neighbour was up a tree, cutting down some of the branches, and overlooking us as we sipped our coffees, which was a little unsettling!

Keith wanted me to help him with a couple of jobs today: renew his driving licence online and sort out Val's box of photos and documents, which I hope will help with his family tree. We had a sort through the photos and letters, but there was nothing exciting in there, sadly! I was hoping for some juicy family gossip!

As it was so warm, we didn't do much in the afternoon. I had a lovely long shower and watched the Tour de France on the bed afterwards. We have some exciting days coming up, including the ride through Chateauneuf-du-Pape and up Mont Ventoux. I am really looking forward to watching on this day (the 22nd of July, I think) and seeing the places we've driven through! 

We did venture out to get ice-creams in the afternoon, though, and tried three different shops before we were able to buy one each! Walgrave is hosting its annual "Groove on the Green" this weekend, and the village was busy when we drove through.

In the evening, Sophie made us Vegronis (with vodka), and the cocktails were delicious. I drank mine rather too quickly; it was so good! We played Scrabble, and I beat my daughter this time! Dinner tonight was very easy, and we enjoyed Tesco curries with accompaniments and talked about future holidays. You have to have something to look forward to!

After dinner, Sophie and I went upstairs to watch a fascinating documentary about a woman who swims with sharks in Hawaii. She swims mainly with Tiger sharks, but has also swum with Great Whites, even holding onto one shark's dorsal fins... unbelievable!