Where there was once a tree

There's now a good view of Edinburgh Castle from the stump of the tree that was taken down last Friday.

My day was one of six back-to-back meetings, all but one of which were concerned with the progress of research students.

On my way home from work I met my (old) friend Frances for a catch-up on George Street. She and I used to be members of the same running club. Tonight I was reminded how much I miss her cheerful chat along the cycle paths of Edinburgh.

Exercise today: sit-ups, weights and stretches, walking (to work and back 17,612 steps).