And now for the bad news...

I'm sick. Not very sick, but sick enough to make me uncomfortable and have to buy blackcurrent throat lozenges- like I said, blackcurrant is everywhere. Also, I was unable to open a bank account because the woman who helped my set up my account on Tuesday accidentally photocopied my cancelled visa. They were very nice about it, as well they should be since this is their screw-up, and I have to go back on Sunday to verify I'm not in the country illegally. Didn't go to Exmouth either- rain always makes a beach run a little less appealing. Never fear, I'll make it to the coast eventually! And I still have Dartmoor to look forward to tomorrow- I'll bring each of you back a pony. Went on an exceedingly long seeming walk along the Exe (river for which Exeter and Exmouth are named) to reach the Double Locks where I had absolutely delicious veggie sausages and mash. So strike "eat pub food" off my life list because I won't be able to afford it again this trip. Prices are quite high here, but then I'm also going through the natural expenses of settling into a new place. I just purchased some hiking boots, because regular trainers just aren't going to cut it out on the moors or up in the mountains, or even walking around Spain for long periods. Perhaps I should have brought my walking shoes Mum, but they haven't any ankle support and they've been painted beige- so there. Well, that's all the updates for now. Have a smashing day, you're all brilliant!