I'm supposed to be in Japan at the moment with a small group and that wonderful Japan expert, Mark Brazil. However, a load of circumstances meant that I decided to stay at home and I have to say that, although a large chunk of me wishes I was there enjoying the cranes dancing and the Snow Monkeys and the hot tubs, it's really rather good to have "bonus time" in the office. Instead of constantly playing catch up, I'm able to spend time on things and enjoy them.
Not that it will last - but that's my own fault! Because I got this gift of extra time, I decided to take a wee holiday. So it is that next week will see me heading off to that most lovely of islands, Islay, with a couple of friends. It's just a 4-night stay but there'll be lots of time to enjoy thespectacle of tens of thousands of geese which winter on the island, visit at least one of the 8 distilleries (and enjoy the end-product more than once!), look for Golden Eagle and Chough and, of course, make time for jigsaws and monopoly and conversation and good food. Looking forward to it? You bet! Meanwhile, back to that ever overflowing inbox!
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