We ended up taking my dad to Hyde Park yesterday, mainly to give him a break from tagging along the shopping sisters. I don't think he fancies trailing behind them, having them suddenly disappear into a shop somewhere and having to look for them. He enjoyed strolling in the park and just taking it all in at a slower pace. Towards the end we went to the lake where we fed the ducks and geese. The geese waddled expectantly towards him and took the bread from his hands, their long necks like vacuum hoses. He even persuaded a shy little duck to come out of the water for food!

Dinner was risotto with mushrooms, peppers and chicken. With some usual additions of chilli. My aunt spread chilli on top of her rice, then sprinkled parmesan over the chilli. Er....

Today's going to be spent packing and getting other stuff ready as we're all leaving tomorrow. My back's improved but I'm still wary of doing anything to mess it up. Saturday is too important for that.