Research

 In the interests of research, visited Max and Andrea at apero time and checked out the state of their new home. Then in the interests of conviviality forgot all about it and enjoyed the setting sun and the local fizz.
Thence to ex-Ty-Rex to check that the food was still good (anchovy salad in my case, very good) and there found the Junior Matthews' getting a takeaway pizza... they leave today but are sending John and Margaret back soon. All well.

Dear Bob got a burnt nose in Porto which must be kept covered for the time. Rather fetching though the parrots don't like it; a threatening beak, perhaps.