Skyfall, hike, baths and pests

Since my return from Spain/Italy life had been extra hectic, but what's new? On Thursday I spent most of the day on the computer, but still managed to squeeze in a walk to the baths where I booked 5 sessions starting on Sunday. Friday got a bit busier with doing the washing, then more computer work, followed by a visit to the West End to have some large photos of Elian done and while they were developing it we went to see Skyfall. It was really good. The excellent cast and director, as well as a good script ensured much enjoyment. James Bond is really going upmarket in quality and while the car chases are still around, they no longer dominate.

From the cinema we went straight to our friends, Judit and Laci for dinner and a good chat. Their two daughters were there too and a jolly good time was had by all. On Saturday I went on a hike with some of the Hash and met lovely new friends Lehel, Kathleen and Colin.

Lehel was the leader and he took us up hill and down dale, followed by interesting large trees, rosehips and all sorts of berries. Colin is from Lincolnshire and he proved to be great company and an interesting conversationalist.

Sunday took me to my first session at the baths and with my masseur, but before that I had a really annoying discovery. Once you book your sessions you have to pay for them straight away, otherwise the computer cancels them. It was only on Sunday morning that I realised my failure to pay on Thursday, so I went with the sure knowledge that my appointments would have disappeared in the meantime. I was really lucky that all but the first one on Sunday morning were still available and even Sunday's one could be replaced with one in the afternoon. Lajos, my old masseur was still as brilliant as ever and those glorious waters are already doing me a world of good. The only downside I found was today, namely a really persistent pest who was trying to pick me up and would take no hint to get lost. I will have to give that particular pool a miss in future as these guys seem to hang out there most of the time. Tomorrow there is another session, this time with a different masseur, while Roy stays at home waiting for the gas meter reader. As soon as everything is done we are off to the village.