You are having a busy weekend aren’t you. Still, that is good for both of you. Rob’s calendar is filling up too – but I am sure he’d love to talk to you by phone.

Good to hear from you my dear. Talk soon. Love. Ann

We both found it fascinating what you had to say about Edinburgh and Scottish politics – the writing seemed to be on the wall almost from the start, don’t you think, when there was all that wrangling and bungle over the new parliament building, which of course cost way more than was budgeted for. It always seems to me a bad look when politicians, given the chance to really change things, put all their initial energy into a grandiose new building for themselves or some other white elephant – and they all do it, don’t they!

You were very brave walking by yourself in those dodgy areas – and very sensible not to continue!
I know that feeling of looking up at a city and seeing its beauty; we had a similar experience in Lisbon – in this case, looking down from a hill – enchanting from a height but down at ground level, decaying buildings, filthy streets and horrible smells!

Hope you’re having a lovely wkend with Jan and Ed – do remember us to them.

My news is that I have got a ‘little job’, helping out Prue and Peter at their gallery. It’s perfect for me because I don’t have to go in very often, or regularly, and living right next door it’s the most easy arrangement. I had my first ‘induction’ session on Friday morning and will go in again on Wed. Lots to learn but a beautiful environment to be in, so I’m quite excited about it in a way.

Busy wkend: yesterday, 2 Heritage Week events in the city, today Alex has a Depot concert, tonight we have to go to a Malaghan Institute fundraising do at Rannoch House, so no more glimpsing Rob at the moment; will phone him though…

Much love – and take care!

Julia xx