  Went to circuit training on Tuesday - damned hard work, Tom had us running sprints in the 'warm-up'! Walked back with Natasha and Beth. Made a change from always driving. Was rather suprised when Cecily asked me if I wanted to go to the beach today! Obliged, but with some trepidation. Anyway, this moring Cecily and I drove to Abberfraw beach. We spent a long time discussing relationships, opposite-sex friendships, a little bit about Islam and what life's like in Florida (where she's spent some time). Cec was actually very nice, after treating me so coolly for the last few weeks. She'd somehow got the idea that I fancied her, which makes her run a mile. She's rather wrong, bless, but a nice girl. Glad I had the chance to talk to her. In the afternoon I was dog-tired having only had five hours sleep last night.
But still drove Ruth Louise and Kieron down to Church Island. Funnily enough, it was my first time to Church Island after leaving my ex, just as visiting Aberffraw this morning was the first time since, too. Climbed some trees and a rock outcrops and sat in a big yew tree to read an excellent book I found in the Chaplaincy. It's called 'The Arabs - a Short History' and was first written in 1943 with this (revised) edition published in 1953. It's facinating, written before all the troubles of that region kicked off. The Arabs really are a great people and, afterall, Iraq is the cradle of human civilisation. So much to learn! 
