i dont know what it is about wandering in the countryside but its just wonderful. The air is heavy, about to burst with rain (or so i hope). This meant the figs trees were wafting wondrous smells along the lanes. We saw vultures, bulls, dogs, cats, hens, horses...the usual. But after feeling so rubbish on friday it all felt extra fantastic.

well ive sent three submissions and got a first draft for another. so im pleased with my output this weekend...ive also finished my kurieshi book which was excellent (Gabriel´s gift), exercised, learnt more about poker, casinos and writing, and had a rather funny drunken night in!

and ive had a revelation. ive realised, here in spain you have to live backwards. ive climatised pretty well, and can endure the heat etc. but its summer when you feel stodgy and podgy and bvloated and insular...because of the heat! its only taken me 2.5 years to realise this! too hot to exercise, late meals, broken sleep, extra lazy days...tempers heated by the sun.

so...im looking forward to the winter with gusto! previously ive found them a bit constricting...but ive realised ill make the most of it with writing, painting and running. live in reverse! of course!