Sanderlings at Rossall Point

I've not had a great few weeks. First off, I was bitten or stung just above my eyebrow,  which caused a large swelling above and below my eye. As you can imagine this was not a pretty sight and it was quite painful.

Just as this was settling down, I got an angry, red and swollen rash on the whole of my right arm. I think this was caused by a large plant / bush, which I brushed aside when I was out running on an overgrown path. This rash was extremely itchy and it prevented me from sleeping. 

Five days ago I was bitten on my shoulder. As this was so swollen and painful,  I was unable to get dressed properly.  I had previously arranged to run a 10k with a small group of friends, but it was out of the question as I couldn't wear a bra of any description - and it isn't possible to run a 10 k without a bra. 

I am now off the antihistamine - thank goodness!