Thunderstorm...

The heatwave broke in the night, with a violent thunder storm. For half an hour the lightning seemed constant, lighting up the sky, and, as the storm got nearer, the thunder made the van rattle.

A pleasantly idle day today, parked up on heathland near Wareham. I read, wrote and listened to the commentary from Southampton, where England are playing South Africa in a one-day game. I had a brief thought, this morning, about heading to Southampton for a day’s live cricket. But I’m perfectly happy to listen to the radio, and follow the game in my imagination. I’m back in Wareham, to watch Arsenal beat Chelsea in the cup final…

Poundbury...