The hourglass

Truly, these days are those last grains of sand in the hourglass that fall, seemingly, so rapidly.

More moths of Canterbury

Sunflower update

Mrs Sunflower

Another flower from my sunflower plant. This one is above the height of my head!

Sunflower is here!

At last, it bloomed today. It stands now at chin height (i.e. about 5.4").

Super Interesting Moth

Looks just like a chipped stick!
Turns out to be a Buff-tip Moth.

Sunflower Progress

The longest day of the year was a few days ago. I recall the shortest day of the year, not too long after I arrived. That means I'm more than half way through my stint here, and that's sad. However, plenty to look forward to, but I presume, like the last particles of sand in the hour glass, these days will seem as if they will go all the quicker.

Meanwhile my sunflower will soon bloom....

Sunset

The sun sets at 9.15pm! And rises at 4.30am! Madness! (Clearly, I'm not from Iceland....)

Uni of Kent

The University of Kent is home to one of the best views of the cathedral...

And some lovely architecture. Reminiscent I think of the Guggenheim...
But it is also home to my humble office...
From University you can cycle to Whitstable...

Or cycle or walk to my S & my's flat, guarded by fearsome cherubs....

London

London has many attractions.
The House(s) of Parliament are one....
The Tower of London is another...

writing & warm weather

1a) I noted before that for some reason that I felt a little sad at the warming of the weather. But I like warm weather.
1b) I was reflecting recently on writing, which I am in the midst of doing. I'm also expecting to see the proofs for a new article shortly. I realised though, that I have never reveled in joy and pleasure of an already-published article. I'm always relishing the preperation and crafting of a new publication.

2) From the window of S and my's flat I can see in the near distance a large gumtree with its distinctive dropping leaves. Home-ish.
First European reports about gumtrees attributed the lank-seemingness of the leaves to the oppressiveness of the heat and that it was just to much effort to keep leaves upright. In actuality the leaves are arranged to minimize surface area facing the sun when it is at its hottest and maximize exposure during the cooler parts of the day.

3) About 99% of cars in the UK are manual. I'm about to take a lesson in a manual car this week with a view to acquiring a car for S & I in the near future. Pity the instructor....Send prayers.