and getting a taste of the excitement I can say that Olympic fever is very catching. Having failed miserably to get any tickets we just got some small idea of what London must have been like as I've just got back from the reception for Jess Ennis in Sheffield. What a fantastic turn out for the golden girl, so much so that I failed to get a single decent photo due to being a bit short in the leg and not wanting to upset everyone by pushing through. Great turn out and brilliant to be part of the crowd. Whilst the games were on I was in Cornwall trying to relax. Weather was a bit mixed but at least being in a tent it's easy to get an idea of what the dawn light is going to be like! Early calls from the seagulls also act as an alarm; so I sneeked out one morning and was set up at Mevagissey Harbour just about 05.00 waiting for the warm glow of the sun to emerge from a small bank of cloud sitting on the horizon. Only a couple of fishermen and the seagulls for company..just heaven (and a great way to start my birthday).
and the Bristol Balloon Fiesta!!!! So much fun. 
