I was really conflicted about leaving Suffolk today. After five days of loveliness I was sad to be going back to Essex, but I also had a degree of anxiety about the drive. But the time comes when you can't put a thing off any longer, so I said goodbye to Josie with a feeling that I might not see her again - and therefore it only seemed right and respectful to add a "thank you for everything" to the farewell.
I stopped at dad's on the way back. I was supposed to be expected for lunch, but my brother had forgotten and so no dinner for me. I'd expected that to be the case, so wasn't disappointed. I stayed an hour and then carried on with my journey. I'm going back for lunch on Friday.
I'm so excited for the rain tonight.