On the way home last night, Stephen pointed out that our plan to alternate local and long trips was somewhat meaningless, as both are pretty exhausting, since both involve walking several kilometres to, from, between and around stations, not to mention the walking at the destination. He said he'd just like to have a day at home today. So that's what we've done. I privately resolved to walk to the canal, and maybe to the sea, depending on the weather, as a way to explore the local neighbourhood, but then when morning came, it was a drab, drizzly day. A fine, misty rain, although not particularly cold. I put aside my thoughts of a walk to the canal, but suggested we walk to the supermarket we found the other day, in order to get something for
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