We're having a heatwave...

 ...it's not exactly a tropical heatwave and it's not quite as extreme as it was last year.  Nevertheless, this is really not my favourite weather.

This flat also rather serves to amplify the warmth, thanks to the glass curtain wall.  The first couple of days it wasn't too bad first thing in the morning because there hadn't been that long summer heat build-up.  Now, however, 5 days in, the fans come out earlier and earlier in the day.

I'm genuinely not moaning - just a little bit sad that I'm too hot to head out far.  The furthest we've managed is Kings Street to try the Beer Emporium (large, underground, vaulted) which we figured might have a relatively stable temperature.  Sadly, however, despite all their social media and their website saying they were open on a Monday...they weren't.

Almost next door, though, is the "Volly" which has always been a little bit hit and miss both on beer and service. Nevertheless, the inside was empty and pleasant, the beer was cool and the staff attentive(ish).

We were happy there and it was really nice to see not only a long list, but a good range and many different strengths of beer.

The journey there was SO hot that himself was a little bit overwhelmed so we took it really slowly.

For the next couple of days we didn't really want that sort of repeat so we stuck local and safe.

One day we even ventured to the Cornubia and sat in their garden. We always hesitate a little because their favoured beer styles are quite traditional.  However, we were really very happy with some halfway-house beers that we were happy with, and which wouldn't have frightened the traditionalists' horses too much.

Yesterday we went to Moor.  The beer is always brilliant, but as they've swapped bar staff with less experienced ones it's not quite the same experience as it used to be. Nevertheless, sitting in the garden trying to make the most of every tiny waft of air and playing cards was a good way to spend our time.  AND they had Hoppiness on - which they haven't for a good while.

There's rugby today but it's not clear whether we want to go far yet.  The sun's still hot and although there are thunderstorms promised for later this evening, it'll be a while until going too far is bearable.