New batteries in the frother made an impressive topping on my morning coffee. It will be the last hot drink for the day; the temperature was already at 23C when I returned from my walk and two hours later it is 29C heading for 31C. It’ll be a day for keeping cool, hydrated and conserving energy - while the solar panels soak it up.

We’re listening to cool summer music to enhance the summer vibe. Currently it’s Santana. Before that, The Fairer Sax ‘Blowing hot and cool’. What next?