10 June 08

The day dawned bright and fresh, after the massive thunderstorm the previous evening. It soon became hazy, but it was still a good day for a picnic. I'd invited a few people to come along to Hamarikyu but in the end only Bettina came. However, that was nice because it gave me the chance to get to know her more easily, and she seems a lovely person.

Just inside the entrance, and at various places around the garden, there were beautiful stands of white/purple irises.

The picnic area was a bit soggy, but we were fine sitting on our picnic mat. Emily and Tim lay happily for a while,

but no sooner did we break out the food than they both played up. I'd made a quiche in the microwave, and amazingly it tasted quite good, while being colourless and therefore not that appetising to look at. Emily really wanted to try everything I was eating, and I gave in eventually, letting her suck on a piece of watermelon.

She loved it. I feel guilty making her wait until the 22nd to start on solids, but can't contemplate it until after we've had our trip to Nikko this weekend.