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Early morning tootle

An early start today, lots to do. Argentina vs Australia in the Rugby Championship was first on the agenda, then a trip to the bottle bank at Malone House and then …too early still for most purveyors of good coffee…so a nice tootle along the Lagan into town.

Belfast marina

Tried my luck at Neighborhood and was fortunate to get a table straight away. The gentleman sitting at the next table with his young son was open to a friendly conversation about bringing up children, working in London and foodie stuff. Toasted sourdough with jam, two espressos and two glasses of mineral water later and I feel replete.