PREOCCUPATIONS

With barely a month until I return to Paris, I have finally managed to: agree the contract on the new flat, plan my escape route, start to think seriously about what to pack, collect materials for future lessons, attack the garden so that it appears less jungle-like and even have a bit of fun in-between. However, a more immediate concern remains: the imminent arrival of beloved tutor .. just praying he doesn't mention the dreaded 'swim' word ..

By the way, it took less than an hour for the 's' word to be mentioned; I have a date with my new swimming instructor at 12.30, objective: whole body, plus head, under the water .. oh god ..