Unexpectedly ended up coming to Butlins for a weekend with work. I was completely resistant at first but remembering what I've learned about saying "yes" to the universe helped me just agree to do it & I'm glad that I did. New & unusual experiences expand & enrich the mind & while I'm not in any great rush to return I've seen places that I just would not normally see. Went to a market surrounded by non functioning roller coasters that was a haven for chaves. Now I know where all the marijuana track suits & bad attitudes can be bought. There is a lovely dune beach where I found some great sea junk & flotsam that will become sea monsters in good time. TB has been great company, has really been easy to get along with & a pleasure to be with. MT has enjoyed himself & behaved brilliantly. The most impressive thing about being here has been the absolute tolerance shown to everybody. It's really wonderful to see. I was brave enough to get into the pool & help MT swim. The best bit I think was getting up early on Saturday morning & seeing a duck waddle past the chalet window, who was soon joined by the biggest, boldest male fox I've ever seen who wandered up to the duck, then when he got to within ten feet of him & as I was convinced I was about to witness a savage murder took a sharp left turn &strolled off to find some tasty dustbin grub instead. A moment I'm truly grateful for. I'm grateful for the whole experience. I have missed Jack very much, especially when combing the beach alone. I have enjoyed writing my daily post cards home. Returning & seeing him will be the best part of the entire trip.
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