70 not out

Mother's 70th today, which is quite the milestone. Congratulations dear mother hen on seven decades of achievement, especially on two sterling children.

I dressed much more smartly than usual in the office as we had meetings all day with one of our key government partners in Mozambique: the head of the protected areas authority. These went very well but lasted until 8pm, at which point I had to run to a volunteer group meeting, which lasted until 11pm. Seeing me in my jacket, Kim said she was 'all of a flutter.'

At least two others pointed out I had toothpaste dribbled onto my shirt. Clearly some practice to do before I become skilled in the art of wearing smart clothes.

Photo of the industrial paraphernalia adjacent to my flat.