Hollyhocks and date palms

Coexist or clash - hmmmm - metaphor for the realities here perhaps?

Photo taken outside the club. A swim before walk in an attempt to stretch my back and get it moving.

Struggled through one class and home to pop painkillers. The timetable has changed so I have different students - very motivated 16 and 17 year olds studying for IELTS. A delight to teach such motivated people - the lure is the possibility to study overseas.