Back in a tick, well two ticks hopefully. Unbeknownst to me I had left the Botanic Gardens heavier than I entered. By two ticks. Now one thing we hadn’t packed (weight saving?) was a tick remover. Google translate didn’t really work for this – something I need to feedback. So I played charades with the pharmacy assistant. Whether she was impressed with my skills, or eagerly anticipating the replay on the security camera, it worked. As did Nurse Tate with eagle eyed precision.
This is the briefing day. Took me back to work when the word ‘brief’ seems somehow conspires to mean as “not” brief. Serves a purpose and a chance to form instant judgements on the other members of the group – to be confirmed or proved wrong over time. Glad I don’t go for stereotypes. Mainly good and interesting folks. Mainly….
Rest of day was sampling the Town Hall (dating for early 14C), mediaeval music in the square and gentle meander. Downtown Rotermanni is fun. Barbara returned from the KGB house having left some tips.
Now to cycle…
Travelling reflections 
I hope your judgements were scathing and formed before they’d even had a chance to speak….
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Of course, together with thinking “that eejit saying nonsense was me”. Looking forward to coffee stops: that helps things fall into place.
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