Friday 12th August

On Wednesday I stepped off the plank with my pack and computer and found one of the café waitresses at my side. “Do you know my name? I am Mary! I always SMILE at you!” I said of course I knew who she was and that yes she has a lovely, memorable smile. “Well, if you are going to Australia, could you please buy me some earrings and a necklace.” Well… I was a bit taken aback but quite happy to do this, I suppose… “So what colour jewellery do you want, Mary?” She looked at me as if I were mad, and said, “Gold, of course!”

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