Once again I write on board an aeroplane. This time, I’m headed back out into the world, away from a bunch of fairly awesome people, and toward a whole lot of hard work. Beth asked me whether I was excited. I am, but these moments are always tainted with a little character. :-). Tanins perhaps.

I got back from the World Solar Challenge last Monday -- over a week ago, although it doesn’t seem it -- and it has been so hectic ever since... so great. Catching up with people both work-wise and personally. Lots of coffee. Lots of beer. Lots of chats and catch ups. Talking shop all over the place. Thinking about the steps to come. Working on the PhD. Working out how to finish the PhD. Doing my washing. Paying the bills.