My aromatherapy course is going very well. I'm even learning a few basic massage techniques on the face and the shoulders. I'm trying hard to restrict myself from buying too many essentials oils, because how will I carry them home on the plane??

I wish I could continue these "studies" somehow...

Books... Well, our chef has lent me a book about the "Brahan Seer", a man who lived either in the 17th or 18th centuries here in the Highlands, and had a special ability of foretelling future happenings. He is very widely known in this area, and Michael thought I might be interested to know more about him. I've just started the book.

I saw the beautiful movie called Whale Rider on tv. It is about choosing the future leader of a Maori tribe in New Zealand. Clashing of traditions of old and the fresh new insight of a girl.

And I watch every Sunday night a series, called Cranford. 19th century values, and a lot of single ladies of all ages. It's fun. And one of the characters is played by Judi Dench, a favourite actress of mine.

From 8 December we are free for two weeks, we have no coaches again, only for Christmas. A lot of rest, and then we are going with the Polish and the Taiwaneese girls for five days to Edinburgh! I can't wait... We will also have a "staff party" before Christmas at a local expensive hotel. Delicious dinner, drinks and heaven knows what else...