Rachel's away again. Berlin this time. Another 4 days. Apparently this crazy burst of globetrotting is coming to an end soon. Can't come soon enough for me to be honest.

Taper seems a bit better. Although May refusing to rule out selling the NHS isn't doing the anxiety any good. I'm guessing anyone with a chronic condition in the UK will be unable to keep their eyes away from this particular car crash. It's a genuine worry, keeps me awake at night.

Think I'm over the worst of the rest of the taper though. I can feel an end of taper self portrait coming soon.