The order of the bath

[shewhomust]

durham_rambler and I both had baths this morning. That's probably the most exciting thing that has happened all day, especially for durham_rambler, who cannot remember when he last had a bath: given a choice he takes the shower every time, whereas I mix and match. Our cottage has two bathrooms, but since valydiarosada prefers the level access of a shower, we took the one with a bath, and an understanding that we could also use the shower. Today, though, D. and valydiarosada were making an early start to visit their friend in Edinburgh, so I determined not to be intimidated by the bath, imposing though it is:

Once I had discovered all its funny little ways (including the cunningly hidden plug, can you spot it in the picture?), durham_rambler also took the plunge, and emerged unscathed.

The rest of the day has been quiet: too hot for my liking. There is a heat warning out, apparently, though not for the north east of England. Doesn't matter, I am on holiday, and entitled to take things easy. We crossed to the mainlland, and shopped at Belford, where there is both a farm shop and a Co-op; we lunched on crab sandwiches at the Ship; we strolled around the village, decided we were too hot (and too full of crab sandwiches) for ice cream; we came home and did more nothing-in-particular...

It's my turn to cook tonight: I should probably get started.