Visitors

Yesterday Matt and El came down to visit and spend the day in Oxford. I meet them in town and we wandered around catching up. The weather was supposed to be sunny and dry. So of course it rained. We had a walk down along the river as we wanted to take a boat trip but none of the boat companies seemed open. So we just watched the practice rowers. Best quote: "The change on that recovery was palpable". We are still trying to figure out exactly what he was saying. And by the looks of the rowers, so were they. 

We also went into the Christ Church garden briefly (before it really stared to rain).

Bridge

Maple tree (I think)

Tiny canal

Autumn ivy

Complete with the start of the rain

Christ Church

We decided not to queue to go inside and went for a coffee instead. It was great to see them and I am looking forward to catching up more frequently when I move back to the UK in January. 

The rest of the weekend was spent partly ill. I think I headed the cold off but it was not looking promising for a bit. And I want to see my (honorary) nephew next week so I can't be sick! The rest was working as I have to give seminar tomorrow. Chris has put up flyers absolutely everywhere! Every door seems to have one (and there are a lot of double doors here). I think he went a bit overboard. Plus there is a promise of doughnuts so who knows how many will show up. :(