The weather is wonderful. Scotland in its brief spells of sunshine is akin to heaven on earth. This must be purgatory for the students who face the start of exam season next week. All through the year its wet and windy. Come the time when the beach beckons the poor things are inside the library revising for exams. Philosophers amongst us might wonder what this says about the human condition. There are of course some students who believe that finals shouldn't get in the way of living and you can be sure the student pubs will be extra busy tonight.
After our drink we go to hear an Australian professor talk about how Elon Musk is revolutionising the world in ways people don't understand. In the first half of last year his SpaceX company launched 7x more tonnage than the rest of the world combined - Russia and China included . The new administration in the US has given the company the green light to launch 12,000 satellites and he is asking for the approval to launch 30,000 more. To put this in perspective there are currently 6,800 satellites in orbit and since Sputnik there have only been 14,600 launches in total. All of this is before his plans for Golden Dome. The Australian, rather vaguely concludes by saying all of this will change economics and communication in ways we can't imagine.
We go for dinner to the little restaurant in the next village down the coast. Fresh dressed crab ( the crab landed this morning ) for £13.95. The tourists haven't made it here and we and a young couple have the place to ourselves .
We did this in Japan which is something we wouldn't do anywhere else :https://reservedcruise.com/en/yokohama-cruise/fact/
'Avian flu's achieved promiscuity ' :https://sentientmedia.org/race-to-track-and-stop-avian-flu/
Oregon eruption :https://interestingengineering.com/science/axial-seamount-may-erupt-soon
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I was hoping the weather was always like this in Scotland. I packed too many warm clothes.
As a New Jersey native, I would find that Yokohama factory tour very appealing. My grandfather worked at the Standard Oil refinery in Linden, and we used to sit on our front porch and watch the flare-offs for entertainment. When we lived in Japan, our weekend house was in Zushi, just a bit south of Yokohama, and I loved to drive through the industrial zone on the way down on a Friday night. The little restaurant in the next village looks like the perfect spot for a lovely evening.
Oh the light. Such beautiful pictures. As soon as The Old Convent is sold I’m back to Scotland.
Hari OM
I would take such a cruise... night time lighting transforms industrial architecture!
Yes, this stretch of late spring, early summer weather has been beyond wonderful. One holds one's breath when the app says it's going to continue..... YAM xx
Good to have you home. Thank you for sharing your trip with us. Today's photos are wonderful - that blue sky and blue sea! Glorious. I love our bit of France but I am envious of your proximity to the sea.
Oh, the view of the sea, the dog visit, the gorgeous fresh vegetables, the drinks on the table, and a lovely dinner overlooking the sea...welcome home!
I remember a time when seeing a satellite in the sky was a great novelty. Now, looking at the night sky, it's almost impossible not to see several at the same time. It will be sad to see that number greatly multiplied. But I'm cheered by "elder sister's" happiness as she enjoys her bread stick in the Scottish sunshine.
That setting AND 14. crab? I'd never leave!
Facebook tells me it’s 15 years since Wilf and Digby discover France: There will be laughter and mischief in heaven tonight. Great memories xx
Thank you for noting the anniversary. How can 15 years have gone by so quickly ?
Yes scary how it can be 15 years. I think the concrete slab over Wilf story also reduced me to many tears, along with leaving Bob with them on the ridge in France… My own Poppy is now approaching 15 in September. She wasn’t even born when Digby left you… just trying to appreciate every day while I can.
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