WEDNESDAY 14 JANUARY     BALLARAT

Slept in again. The hot weather has continued – this is more like summer! We seem to now be having a heatwave. There have been more fires, including one this side of Geelong. Up till now this western area has been about the one part of the state without bushfires.

Cycled once around the Lake in the morning – 10kms. Called at the shops for rolls for lunch.

Did some shopping at Wendouree centre: a packet of paper for the printer, and got keys cut for John.

Apart from that, had a quiet day “in”. Read, did some writing. John messed about on his computer.

Went to a nearby hotel for a counter tea with friends G and D. Pleasant meal and company. The meal and drinks cost us $33 – not cheap!