Nick completes the London marathon 2022

In early 2020 our friend Nick decided to lose some weight and improve his fitness. Two and half years later, and five stone lighter, today he completed the London marathon. We couldn't be there in person to cheer him on, so instead kept an eye on his progress online, then shifted to the television when we knew that he was about to cross the finish line. I was really pleased to catch this shot of him at the end of his race. It was quite an emotional moment for us both to watch Nick achieve this feat. See the extra for a shot of our hero with his medal.

Here in Edinburgh today, we welcomed Richard and Jo (here visiting their daughter) for morning coffee and scones. They are just back from a wonderful walk along the Camino Portugues, organised through Follow the Camino. I have always had a hankering to do this, and now I am desperate to make a booking.

After lunch I took to the garden: weeding, tidying up leaves, finding home for the plants that Jack gave me last night, and planting daffodil bulbs in the bed at the top of the patio.

Exercise today: gardening.