My heart is racing!

Today I met a beautiful girl at a Spa. It was while I was enjoying the warm water, when suddenly I saw her. She walked to the sauna, like an angel; went in and closed the door. I was in awe! In a daze, I pulled myself out of the pool and cautiously approached the sauna door. I opened the door and a warm heat radiated out and massaged my face. I stepped in. She was sitting on the top bench with a boy who looked the same age. Hopefully they were brother and sister. She smiled at me as I climbed to the top bench and sat down next to her. The hot wood almost burnt my buttocks. We exchanged smiles and I breathed in the hot air. The boy was splashing water over the furnace to make it hotter and within seconds, the temperature had gone up a few degrees. The two spoke in French to each other and soon, the boy left. I was alone with this stunning French girl. I started a conversation and I soon found out that the guy was her boyfriend. Unfortunately, this didn't turn me off, she was very smiley and seemed to like me. Our conversation was short but sweet and interrupted by my sister hobbling in. She saw us engaged in conversation and made a comment about how hot it was in here. With that, he stumbled out and left us alone. The conversation continued and I found out that she would be here for another two days before going to Brighton. She was from Bordeaux. We left the sauna together and I whispered 'Aurevoir' before making my way to the changing rooms. It was like a scene in a movie, or was it a dream? There was a definite connection between us and the chemistry was amazing!

Maybe I'll move to France....?

Had a great time with family in Devon! Was really nice to meet and get to know numerous cousins and other relations. Got really drunk each night which was fun and then stayed up to unhealthy hours in the morning! The sea was gorgeous and the waves were choppy and frothy and although swallowing gallons of the salty stuff, it was nice experience.

Bought two books while there - somehow buying stuff is more tempting on holiday - a biography of Michael Jackson (Really in depth = very big book!) and Russel Brands autobiography ('My Booky Wook') I started both and they're both really interesting and Russel's is - of course - very humorous!

Had a lovely day today. Met up with F and family. Eat supermarket food in Tubby's and then went for a short walk. Thank goodness the weather has improved!

I love the sun around 8pm when it's a tangerine colour. That's the best time to photograph nature as everything gains an mango-coloured glow.

Sex - a question ...

(WARNING: contains adult content!)

What is it about sex?

Why does every adolescent crave it?

Those who have it at a young age tend to regret it or realise how it fucked things up for them.

Seriously, sex in early teens (13+) why the need?

Sex is a mature understanding between two trusting people and shouldn't be an adolescent aspiration? It's like, when you're young you think it's 'cool' to go to bed as late as possible and then, as one matures, you realise that getting an early night is something that you look forward to and you understand that sleep is very important. More to the point, If teenagers think of sex as an accessory to become 'cool' where do they get this impression? Peer pressure? maybe, but my guess is the media. Lyrics for songs, music videos, Films, magazines, adverts all have sexual suggestions of sex; women in underwear, sex lines, sluttish pictures and vocal innuendo. Most of these make sex out to be something to aspire to and indeed sexual harassment in schools has gone up. So imagine what the world will be like for your ancestors... A world ruled by sexual harassment, random sex ending in a pornographic way and a huge increase of STD's. Porn films are even worse as they seem to make sex out to be a quick fiddle that ends with jizz on the woman's breasts. Maybe sex needs to change? Maybe it shouldn't be a sensual time of pleasure and bliss? Maybe it should be a quickie mixed with an STD and an unwanted child?

Would love to hear your views and thoughts...

I collected my camera this morning!

I grabbed the Olympus E-410 on Amazon and it arrived early!

Can't wait to use it! (Need to get a memory card)

I'm really lovin' Chameleon Circuit, their music is really good and quite funny :)

I also find the new song from Kicesie rather good ;)

I'm off to a mansion on saturday and there might not be internet there

so I'll update soon :)

Had a lovely day!

Went into Gloucester with H and F, had such a laugh! Caught the bus back to F's house and snuggled down in front of a movie with Pizza, Haagen-Daz Cookie Dough ice cream, Haribo Tangfastics, Galazy chocolate and Crisps. Movie was hilarious and F's cat came to join us. H was surprised when I whispered "Hello daaaaarling!" when the cat crept round the curtain!

Will update again soon but bare with me as I'm a very busy guy ;)

Scotland was awesome!

Everyone bonded well and - even though at times it was challenging - it was amazing!

The First day, we got the coach to Birmingham from Gloucester where we all met. On the way to the coach, we ran over a bird which - I think - is quite rare! It felt horrible and we thought that it would've got out of the way but it just stood there and we drove over it :(

When I looked back, it was twitching on the road. Also, on the way to the coach, we passed quite a lot of roadkill. Surely this didn't bode well?

The coach journey was nice and chilled and it mainly consisted of quiet chat a gently snoozing.

At Birmingham we caught the train that would take us to Glasgow. By now, we had all woken up and were a right chatty bunch! Expectations hung in the air; a mixture of excitement, nerves and tiredness. Glasgow is a gorgeous city, was a shame we only spent a few minutes there!

We then got on the train that would take us to Mallaig. It was a hot and stuffy journey and the small breezes from the small poky windows were like a heavenly refreshment. The view out of the windows changed from gorgeous architecture, to grimy warehouses on the outskirts and then endless hills and mountains. We passed Ben Nevis and went over the infamous 'Harry Potter Bridge.' The food was outrageously expensive and yet people still were willing to pay a quid for an average packet of crisps!

We stopped at a small station and I bought an amazing ice cream! Ben 'n' Jerry's Cookie Dough Ice Cream = the best!!!

We FINALLY reached Mallaig and ran to the pier where a boat was waiting to take us to Knoydart. The Sailor spoke in such a broad Scottish accent that it was barely understandable!

The Boat trip was - quite literally - AMAZING! The sea was littered with jellyfish! The sun was setting in the west, the sea was gentle and Knoydart was visible in the horizon. It looked like haven. It was just so picturesque and everyone was in awe.

We arrived at the campsite which was on the beach where we had been dropped off. It was an amazing place to stay; we were almost surrounded by small secluded beaches and stunning views of sea, hills and mountains. The sea was freezing! We were bitten by some midges, lit a fire and gathered around it which was nice. Midges were to become a dominate feature of the trip.

The next day, we were woken by midges, a weird bird calling, and Mr B singing 'O what a beautiful morning.' We ate, packed and sprayed midge repellent everywhere! The weather was sunny with a bit of cloud cover.

The next few days consisted of walking, whining, being bitten by midges and horse flies, Swimming in the ocean, lochs and lakes, sleeping on rough bumpy terrain, encouraging each other, getting sun burnt ( or/and getting tanned ) eating boring food, drinking refreshingly pure water and socialising AMAP (as much as possible)

I felt that everyone was bonding. I normally stayed at the back chatting to people. Sometimes I walked at the front but the concentration was more on getting to the next stop first rather than chatting. We camped near some amazing natural rock pools and waterfalls. Swimming in them was incredible and unforgettable! The waterfalls formed cool bubbly pools and further down were very deep cool parts that were roughly 10ft! The rocks around the water were smooth and shaped round. It was genuinely amazing!

We often had group huddles in a tent, where we squeezed into a tent, talked for ages then fell asleep entwined and tangled with each other. We were beginning to smell. Blisters, bites and ticks inhabited our bodies and after a while, no one was squeamish!

On one occasion six of us ( including myself ) slept in a four man tent! It was a tight fit but social and amusing. No one slept well that night and we woke up bedraggled. We had been told that no 'hanky panky' was allowed and no one was really interested in each other so, when I say, bedraggled, I DON'T mean it in a sexual way, honest!

One thing that ruled the evenings were witty innuendo's! I shan't give an example since I have a reputation! But the evenings were the best time, socially.

We climbed the highest mountain ( in Knoydart ) called Ladhar Beheinn. It was a challenge but at the end it was very rewarding indeed! It was 3346 ft (1020 m) and the sun was shining! Now, one might say, sun is better than rain BUT.... think again people! We were closer to the hole in the ozone layer and heat while hiking is NOT pleasant. The ideal condition would be cloudy with a slight breeze and - luckily - we had that often!

It went quickly and all too soon, we were back on that train to Glasgow. We all slept most of the way and I got my sleeping bag out. We ran through Glasgow to hop onto the next train that would take us to Birmingham. I was aware of our smell and especially when a high class make-up clad woman promptly stormed off the carriage with her nose in the air. The train arrived late at Birmingham and we missed the train to Gloucester. I was ravenous! I had to eat but did I really want to pay double the price for a packet of crisps?

Finally, we arrived in Gloucester and we hugged and kissed each other goodbye. Everyone had seriously bonded! My lift arrived late and I was taken to the hospital for tick removal.

It was so good to be back! Being without technology, in the country was an amazing experience! At times there were challenges, friendships were tested, made and made stronger.

Now, it was back to civilization. Back to technology, finance, family and away from those bliddy midges and horseflies!