Up late with hangover. Coffee and pastries slowly bring me round. Weather has gone a bit changeable. Simon and Nick arrive today flying in from Stansted. Go for a long walk with Francis and Kimber. Really glad we brought our walking sticks as we clamber higher and higher above the valley for spectacular views. Simple salad lunch eaten outside and Francis goes to fetch the guys from the airport.

Much excitement from Kimber as they arrive. Cups of tea and lots of chatter and laughter follow. Simon tells one of his classic stories about his family that leaves me weeping with laughter. It involves an elderly relative, her equally elderly friend, and a request for a stick from the garden.

Adam made a wonderful dinner of snails to start and then a Morrocan pork dish for main course. Dessert was a pie that we had got from the supermarket. It was accompanied by good red wine from the winery that we are visiting tomorrow and then coffee and home made liquers including an amazing beech leaf one.

More fun and chatter later then off to bed.