Monday 24 September, 2007
Lunch, or, Of dogs and stone and brave young men
Yesterday we went to have lunch with friends in Chewton. We were greeted by packs of dogs - it seemed we were the only guests that leaned towards cats.
I liked Hannah, but was concerned she was all about the eyebrows.
This big boy seemed very mournful to be left outside.
Young Tom had more of a stomach for heights than I do.
And this stone wall - from the times of the Gold Rush - was very lovely.
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