Our last Christmas present - the most delicious one, yet bitter sweet - arrived in the mail from Jerusalem, Palestine. Just made it before we put the tree away.

I lodge with the most beautiful landlady.

A little late this year, but just the right weekend to bake the Christmas cake. #thereasonfortheseason

Hi Jonathan, a friendly reminder about your use of the “L” word here - people affected by leprosy (of which there are still millions) do not like being called that. Here’s why, from the Leprosy Mission website. Perhaps you can do a little correction?

I’ve just arrived and it seems my people are not here yet, so here’s a photo from my midday walk earlier today at Darlands Nature Reserve.