Ah yes, we had a few days where it reached 41°C, and we don’t know what’s still to come. There wasn’t much opportunity for activity during that time – just a few hours in the morning and another chance in the evening to sort out urgent matters. During the day, we were too busy sweating and panting ;-)) Not to mention the fact that these figures are always measured in the shade. In the sun, it can easily heat up to 60°...

I’d love to tell you that the menopause is well and truly behind you – but it’s a long haul...!