Another run began the day. The temperature once again was immense. I have decided to run at 11:30am to get as close to the mid day heat as I can. I did get slightly lost again ending up running alongside a major road for a mile. I watched the Wimbledon semi final, while I cooled off after my run. The afternoon was dedicated to sunbathing & sitting in the kids pool I picked up yesterday. The pool gives a good break from the heat. I have the company of a go...

My time in Charlottesville over the next week shall be split between exercising, applying for jobs, sightseeing & sunbathing. After too much food & alcohol, all very enjoyable I may add. It is nice to be in a home environment where I can establish more of a routine. Therefore despite the heat today started with a run of 3.5miles down a route I made up as I went along. Using only my tremendous sense of direction did I manage to find my way back. I we...

Allen collected me from D.C. & we drove down to Charlottesville. We chatted about the holiday for most of the journey. This was the first time I had been to the Henche's home in Charlottesville. The house itself is large & on many levels. People can certainly get there own space. We grabbed some lunch before heading to the train station to book my onward journey. Allen drove round the university pointing out the sights. The temperature today was extre...