[ 09:50 tuesday 27 december – gate 13, gatwick airport ]

sergio and i are about to depart for natal on the north-eastern tip of brazil. we don’t have any specific plans, but the fernando do noronha islands and the city of salvador have caught our imagination.

i spent a few days with mum, dad and granny over christmas. it was a delight from beginning to end. after dinner we had an impromptu carol service. i hammered out the accompaniments on the piano (with some curious harmonies) whilst the others sang.

the final passengers are boarding so it’s time to draw to an end now. i’m back on the eleventh of january. have fun in the meantime.

: c :