More heat coming.

A wonderfully architectural cloud above the sunflower fields this morning as we head out of the gate. I tell Sophie it looks like a 'pain au raisin' but she's oblivious to everything other than a hare that's darting along the lane ahead of her.

Both dog and master are enjoying the cool air. The morning weather forecast has told us to prepare for another heatwave. Our third this year. Starting on Wednesday the mercury will be north of 40 again.

There's a distant growl of thunder rolling down from the mountains. Evidence of the hot air from the Sahara battling the colder air from the Atlantic. I guess we already know who's going to win this next bout. It must be getting on for two months since we last had any rain. This I have to say is unusual as we usually get a shower once a week.

After our morning trip to the bakers ( and a detour to the builders merchant for some paint ) Sophie settles down for a start of day nap . This soon morphs into deep, untroubled sleep. Sophie, like all our PONs, emits a very contented snoring sound when she's in her happy place. From time to time she twitches and her tail wags which tells me she's replaying the bravery of her hare chasing moment. Angus wonders if the hare even knew it was being chased. Sophie's hunting technique remains big on bluster but low on directional acuity. I decide to keep this thought to myself.

This Edinburgh restaurant has Turkish Delight Cheesecake. Something I never knew existed but now so so want to try :https://www.taisteal.co.uk/menu

A lengthy introduction from the radio presenter but then our day gets off to a foot tapping start with this Radio France broadcast :https://www.radiofrance.fr/francemusique/podcasts

Scottish croissants seem to be getting better :https://www.thenewportbakery.com/