The world up above

Back in Berlinski I've been spending my days organising things around our humble abode. This involves planting a herb "garden" on the balcony, organising all the sewing that needs to get done, cleaning after our trip, some other things and a fair amount of cooking to Jack's great delight... yesterday's dinner included honey chicken, roast potatoes with home-made(!) Spanish tomatoe sauce and Sharlotka (Russian biscuit apple cake)... yep I'm boasting - but I don't get to do this very often, so I'm happy to report when it does happen.

Unix has been very friendly since I picked him up from his "cat hotel" on Monday... I actually think he missed us. To his grieve disappointment he got brushed, de-clawed and washed all in the same week... poor cat. But now he's not as scratchy and silky smooth. The washing didn't really help with the amount of shedding that's happening at the moment... I think he still must be too warm in his coat. Here's some pics of the herbs (yes I know I made a spelling mistake with parsley... BUT it was in permanent marker, so I'm not changing it ok?!), and cat and cat hair.