Waterfalls & colanders

When we visited the UK a few weeks ago, we went to see Jo in her new flat in Leicester. It's a lovely flat and we're very proud of her. It came well equipped but, not being of a culinary bent, she's at pains to know just what everything is for.

You'll be glad to know she found a use for the colander.

And we visited Mamie in Leeds. Took her 'up the Dales', as they say. Here she is with Terry at one of our favourite spots of all time.

Ee it were grand to see the Dales in May. What a treat!

On the way back, we had a real boots-on walk in the Pyrenees - or the Pie-reens, as Terry is wont to call them. Beautiful waterfalls were the reward for our exertion.

But we have to admit that the best of them all - you saw it in the background of Mamie's picture - is West Burton Falls. They ask us what we miss in the UK. Well, apart from Jo and Mamie - and Alkie, of course, and a few very good friends, it's got to be this very special spot, particularly in the Spring: