At last it has begun to feel cool again. One woman even claimed to have had to put on a sweater! At any rate it has been a great relief and now we are looking forward to some rain. Joanna, who has been away in Greece for a month, returned and came here with boxes full of fruit and vegetables. Andy was out at half past five this morning when he encountered a bear in the field and, since his dogs were with him, they ran after the bear who ran off quickly into the neighbour’s field. With berries and fruit ripening, the bears are certain to come out for their treats.