There's something enormously relaxing about sitting on a moving train - even if it is only moving at ten miles an hour backwards and forwards between two points...
The Avon Valley Railway is a terrific place to visit, although it's a bit of a pain to get to for us - bus to Keynsham, then another bus to Bitton. But once you've paid, you can stay as long as you like and go back and forth as often as you like.
It was a 'diesel' day today, so not as smoky as Kai's last visit. But it was very hot, and very sunny, and I must remember to take my shades with me this year, now I've found 'em.
I took a notebook with me, in case Kai disappeared off to explore the train or watch out of the window (which he did), but didn't even take it out of my bag. It was just so nice to sit and watch the scenery go by...
And we ate dinner al fresco when we got back - first time this year, and the quickest pork chops I've ever cooked. Most enjoyable.
But I'm knackered. Planning to watch the second Hellsing DVD in a little while (saw the first three eps last night. It's odd, but interesting. The character art reminds me a little of Trigun in places), then go fall over. At least I don't have to be up too early tomorrow.

Looking towards Lansdown, out Bath way.