Sri Lankan Stomach

Well I guess it was only a matter of time, and both DY and I have succumbed to 'Bali Belly' or 'Sri Lankan stomach' in the last 48 hours. I won't bore you with the details but poor DY had a rough day at work running in and out of meetings and I spent most of last night in the bathroom - just what you need before 2 job interviews today!

Duncan is deeply suspicious of the WOMANTIC meal we shared downstairs at Lagoon restaurant on Valentine's Day. The restaurant overlooks the fish and terrapin pond and then the pool and is really lovely on a balmy night, but I'm not blaming them as we ate completely different meals, plus my onset was 24 hours later than Duncan's. But as my family constantly remind me, I'm no doctor, so who knows? It was a lovely night set off by fairy lights in the trees, french wine, great food (or so we thought at the time), great company, terrapins going for a stroll in front of us, but the highlight it must be said was looking out over the 2 floating pontoons that had been erected over the pool for those who had won the 'Night of Romance' draw.

Just imagine, you and your loved one, dining on a sumptous feast whilst sitting on a floating pontoon strewn with flowers and surrounded by well wishers (gawkers). It did look very special, but you wouldn't have got me out there for all the tea in Sri Lanka - I watched a couple of rocket scientists (not) putting it up during the day - lots of electric wiring and some very dodgy support mechanisms. We did debate hanging around after our dinner to see if the lucky couples fell in the drink and were electrocuted, but decided that wasn't very charitable.

Did I tell you Kool and the Gang were staying in our hotel, and we saw them as they were leaving to play in the stadium here? I LOVE Kool and the Gang, but have to admit to thinking they were one of those rip-off bands! Don't think I'll be winning any loyalty awards from the fan club ....