Seeing stars...

The last thing I need or have time for in my life, is a new hobby. Nonetheless, the fine weather over the past few weeks has meant that my new garden obsession has now extended beyond daylight hours to watching the sun set and the moon rise. I have been fixated by observing Venus track the Moon across the sky. And, whilst I am no stargazer, the world of easily downloadable apps means that any amateur can learn the basics. So I did. Whilst the weather held in April.

Moon and Venus Part 1

Moon and Venus Part 2

Obviously the weather in Scotland is never that good for that long, so this week has seen us back to freezing winds and cloudy skies. Just in time for our holiday to the Highlands and then on to some Borders beaches...Brrrrr...it will definitely be parky if it doesn't perk up. The supreme being is really excited about our 'oliday, and is counting down the hours till we go (as I am, I have to add). We've splashed out on a new van bed for Emily, and if the weather is warm enough we'll get to try it out. She is of course delighted at the prospect and promptly fell into a pretend sleep. Let's hope she gets some for real whilst we're away...

See you in a fortnight :-)

Trialling the new van bed