From D's balcony

There were no marauding troubadours this morning but at least the birds were doing a fair imitation.

A busy day which included a visit from Sylvia and Sebastian with whom we enjoyed a lightning seafood risotto and grand mariner soufflé omelette.

Meanwhile 12 tonnes of long awaited black soil was delivered and a phonecall dealt with.

Otherwise, I managed to buy coffee (almost 100% price increase from before Xmas), some wine and flowers for which I had inadequate cash. I owe the lovely flower lady.