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39 Steps
So glad you enjoyed The 39 steps. Sadly it is closing but it has had a good run! Just for completeness the current list of London shows with a matinee on a Tuesday (in addition to The 39 Steps) is The Woman In Black, The Mousetrap and Jersey Boys

Aren't you glad you speak English?
Imaging making that trip in a language you don't read or speak! You might still be on a train or platform somewhere. This is the sort of story that encourages us to do especially our international travelling earlier than later, when we have both the physical stamina and mental agility (or vice versa?) to accommodate life as it happens.

Ominous start to the day
"Red sky at night, sailor's delight. Red sky in the morning, sailor take warning." Do you remember The Great Race, with Tony Curtis? That's where I first heard this weather ditty, from the character played by Peter Falk, henchman and foil to the villain, played by Jack Lemmon. Thanks for the memory . . . As for the donkey, I bet he's glad of the changing scenery provided by passers-by.

Presentation
Interesting that they would set the sculptures among plants that obscure their edges a little bit - presumably intentional. This is why I am not an artist . . . On another note, the beach looks a bit chilly. Did you see/find any interesting shells?

Unusual place names
Praze-an-beeble? Not to mention some other truly odd (i.e. non-English-sounding although in England) placenames. What's with Cornwall?

Cornwall/St Ives
lovely pix. One of my sculpture heroes lived and worked in St Ives: Barbara Hepworth. I am definitely envious. Nice seagull photo! Why do seagulls look like the are about to commit a mugging?

Walking tours
I love walking tours. I understand the internet has dramatically changed them (in large markets anyway), with apps for sale that guide you on your (presumably) smart phone, providing commentary as you go. Your idea of getting the live version from the on-site volunteers/staff was an inspiration - I bet it made their day, too.

15 years
Boy, I'm with you - I think that was amazingly speedy, given the times. What a fabulous structure!

Random thoughts
Our best meals in Scotland were Indian food, from St. Andrews to Edinburgh. Did they build that bridge with the shops on it, or did they come later? What a great weir! It just shows what a little design flair can do.

Fabulous
Great video. With so much of the world available to us online and on TV, it's good to be reminded that there really is nothing quite like being there. I keep thinking how tickled Jane would be, to think of all this fuss over her.