A victory !

No doubting the top news story here today. Scotland beat Haiti 1-0  in the teams first World Cup match. It was two o'clock in the morning here when the match kicked off. Four when it ended. The small mountain of Tennants beer cans piled up outside the village hall indicate that there was a good turnout. The residents of Foxborough listening to this sung atonally lustily must be wondering if being home to a stadium is a good idea :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qW8DQzNRZyQ

This mornings weather is perfect. Warm with a smattering of cloud. Two horses gallop along the sand towards us. They've had the place to themselves but slow down as they draw abreast. The riders wave and cheerfully share the good news of the national teams victory. 

Two miles on firm sand in one direction and two miles in the other. What a way for the horses to start their day.

The circular flower beds have been freshly ( and densely ) planted with pelargoniums. This more than anything else is a sign that tourist season is about to hit us. Scratch the surface and there's still something of the genteel Victorian sea side resort about the place.

A few breakfasters wander onto the balcony of their hotel to watch a group of golfers from Ann Arbor teeing off. This mornings players are regulars who are  delighted to be playing the Old Course under blue(ish) skies. They've brought their wives with them who follow on behind in a golf cart. On the greens the women get out and offer words of encouragement. 'The Font' thinks this behaviour is unusual and wonders if the women wouldn't rather be tucked up in bed rather than be out and about at this hour.

Following on behind is another group of regulars. They offer each other advice on how to play into the wind. This group have opted not to use caddies. Their advice is misplaced and the end result for all members of the foursome are dire shots into the rough.

At this time of the morning not everyone finds the North Sea breezes enjoyable. A bus load of Spaniards are escorted by their guide to the first tee. They are dressed  to the nines and still finding it cold.

Usually played on the bagpipes :https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2rrmmdLu-I&list=RDa2rrmmdLu-I&start_radio=1

Tehrans water supply is failing :https://nationalsecurityjournal.org/officials-warned-parts-of-tehran-a-city-of-ten-million-might-need-evacuating-the-iran-war-isnt-the-reason/

A hand written letter is needed if you want to stay here which is a very Spanish touch. Getting there would require some research  :https://elelevador.com/

If you're in London a must. What this artist does with paint is a joy :https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/zurbaran