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Date: 15 November 2007 09:47:23
I have to report that neither of my visitors commented on the proliferation of wine bottles in the kitchen (though when I came in and found the joiner, a past pupil, making himself a cup of coffee - albeit at my invitation - I did wonder what had gone through his mind when he saw them lined up in front of the kettle!).
It was really rather lovely having representatives from two hemispheres converging on the Isle of Wight overnight, and I am delighted to say that, by the time they arrived, I had a live-in-able home and a semi-hygienic kitchen. I can't find anything any more, and can't open my bedroom door for fear of a landslide, but such small sacrifices sometimes have to be made.
It was rather nice having an excuse to do some touristy things again, and especially taking two visitors from relatively "new" countries to visit our wonderful castle (with Saxon origins, but mainly Norman) and 11th Century church. We went on a whistle-stop tour of the west coast, including a very blustery stop at the Needles park to see the Island's most famous landmarks. Having missed going to Osborne House, we made good use of their tearooms to have morning coffee before returning the visitors to the boat.
I was very thoughtful and forewent (foregoed?) the opportunity to cook a three course meal and stand doing washing up in my pristine sink in favour of allowing my foreign friends to experience the truly British experience of going to the chippy :0).
I will not embarrass Ian by mentioning the tooth fairy!