Mike / Ticks

Hi there all Wellsies... (who secretly wish they could be Baker's!)

I hope everyone is happy and well. 

Love to all of you, you're often in my thoughts, though apologies if not in my correspondence.

We are going strong in the northern hemisphere... the 'we' happily expanded by having all the Bakers in one place - Mom/Sis has also come over to see what life is like without 'load-shedding' and 'showering zumas'.  A big, brave move and I'm holding thumbs it works out okay.  Dad struggles with his health but, on a strict diet of cigarettes and wine, I'm sure he'll pull through.  Here's a pic of the three of us in swinging camden:

I've been doing a fair amount of travelling since I arrived (skiing in the alps, scuba in the canaries, rugger/festival in edinburgh, working in warsaw), with a whole lot more planned for the summer (running with the bulls, sailing in croatia and hopefully swimming in blondes in sweden). 

Other bits, I have bought a house, which is quite exciting though nerve-wracking in the current market.  It was too beautiful to pass up... the garden leads onto a park.

I definitely miss home though, somehow vacuum-packed biltong and rain-sodden braais don't compensate.  Happily, I'm back for three weeks from Thursday, to drink sundowners with a real sunset... I can't wait!