Dave’s birthday. He must be 34 years old - oh dear! We decided on Colchester today. It rained all night and the wind was very strong indeed. We didn’t find out how strong, until we heard the news in the evening. At least this site is sheltered. Colchester is very interesting mainly because of its long importance to the Romans - also the execution of Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle by Thomas Fairfax in 1648. Bill took a picture of the Victorian Water tower. An exhausting day - but enjoyable.