The Longest Day.....



Spent the summer solstice sitting in my friend's beautiful new garden as the sky turned red. Listening to blackbirds and watching the moths whilst feasting on a nibbly tea of Chorlton's finest olives, dips and ciabatta bread. Washed down with a glass of sauvignon blanc and delicious chai cupcakes. Lovely.

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