The thermometer hit an incredible 24C today. We went out with Mum and Dad to Hereford, first stopping at the art cinema come playhouse for coffee. I had to forgo my dose of caffeine, however, as we spied a good playground next door as we drove into the car park. Next was Kentchester Water Gardens, a fish and ponds outlet that also has beautiful grounds (with various water features, naturally). It also had a cafe, so we stayed for lunch. Emily was being tiresome and barely ate anything, so had to go without the icecream she wanted.
Back in the city, Mum dropped me and Dad off and I went to sort out my new i-phone (secondhand from Dad!); so good to know I will be connected again. While Emily played at the busy playground near the river for an hour, with Mum in attendance, I treated myself to a hurried coffee and then a speedy visit to M&S to stock up on some cheap shorts, though no doubt the current heat wave will end before I get much use out of them. It was so hot that we all needed an icecream to cool off before we headed for Pandy.
Emily was very keen for her Grandma to sit next to her at tea (which we had outside for a third day running). I am very glad that they have bonded so well. We received postcards each from Nick, an Easter card from Pam, and also a call from Pam, who is still in France.
Before turning in I couldn't resist another star-gazing stint, though it was fruitless. A quick speculative 10 minutes just before twelve the night before had reaped the most wonderful shooting star I have ever seen. The Lyrids are not a particularly rich shower but I struck lucky. This one was like a magnesium flare, with a long tail of greeenish hue, passing to the south-west. Dad says it may have been a returning satellite but I don't think so. Too much of a coincidence.
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