Another walk up on the hills overlooking Box today. Everything in shades of autumn, a warm breeze and the faintest tang of bonfires on the air.

We said hello to I don't know how many dogs (and owners). I could do with a loyal friend to take on walks like that.

Another day or two and the clement weather will be a thing of the past. We'll be snatching at little spells of sunshine or hunkering down indoors. 

Finished another Ann Holt crime novel. Still reading Basho. Still trying to remind myself of what the stoics said about life and circumstances, and to maintain my equilibrium.