But first, May 24th Part II. Idiot that I am, I forgot the presents. She’d sneaked 3 surprise presents on board, + gave them to me with my meal. They were: a set of Spiderman stickers, a magnetic backgammon set, + a smart T-shirt. I’ve always berated Val in the past for her lack of imagination over presents, but I was really quite chuffed to receive these.
Anyway, May 25th, + a year away from home. Makes you think, don’t it? Though not much. It’s longer than I thought we’d be away. And we’re not heading homeward yet. Quite the opposite, in fact. However, apart from being an anniversary, not a day of note. The weather showed the first signs of brightening, but still no sun. I find the watches infinitely more bearable – or even pleasurable – now that SWII keeps me company.
So well done to you too, assuming you are one of the (small) group of regular readers – a whole year! Thanks to Val for the presents, and no need at all for the slightly sarky comment.
SWII is Sony Walkman 2, by the way – another technology that is virtually no more.
No wonder you trounced me in those backgammon games in Lesvos! You had that little magnetic set to practice on, almost 40 years before!