The weather has been so beautiful this week that I have been creating all sorts of excuses in order to venture out. Blue skies and gentle winds combined with music and a very, very wandering mind makes for a joyful time. Sitting in the office now, I wish that I had left my lunch at home or still had posters to put up in the church.

It is strange to think that on Tuesday, I was home in Cumbria. That on Monday, we were standing at Derwentwater’s edge and shopping in Keswick. My accent broadened as soon as we touched down in Keswick… don’t want to be mistaken for a tourist. I did not realise how much I missed the lakes until I was there and it didn’t rain (much).

Back in Purley now, I am content. I am growing to love this town, the people of Purley Baptist and my job and have just realised that I do need something from the shops so can go for a little wander and enjoy being out and about, even if the sky is not so blue anymore.