We've been back in the UK for 5 days now, frantically catching up with friends, bills, house maintenance and garden jobs. Portugal seems a long way away and we've both quickly become used to dry land again, although we can't wait to get back to the boat.

Went to Mel and Dan's joint 30th birthday party the other day, which was a blast. Typically we were also invited to Janet's birthday meal at the same time so we did a quick visit for drinks then went back to Mel's.