This morning we were up and about reasonably early and Anya got most of her and Isobel's belongings packed. Then Darren took us all to The Mere where there were lots of baby birds, well, lots of birds, and the parents get a bit aggressive over their chicks so it was a little overwhelming for Isobel. I had cut up lots of bread and we were surrounded to start with! Saw a swan and cygnets this time, gorgeous.

We took a leisurely walk around the lake and it was a lovely day, bright and sunny. A nice group with a good view behind.

Isobel by a plant with enormous leaves!

A picture of me with Isobel.

Poor Darren, two of us getting close and personal!!

We came back here for Anya to finish packing before we went for lunch and to the train station. Anya sat with her favourite 'people', Darren and Colonel.

After we had waved them off Darren dropped me off at the ceramic studio. I marked up a couple of plates with a Sharpie pen and then sponged colour over them. Now we will wait to glazing and firing to see how they turn out.