1. Maps. Tunbridge Wells lies on the corner of three Ordnance Survey Maps. I bought the second yesterday - it's the southwest corner. I love looking at the contours and imagining the lumps and wrinkles in the land. And I like the place names, too - Plumyfeather Farm, Little Wigsell, Friar's Gate, Jumper's Town, Chuck Hatch.
2. A sandwich made with walnut bread. I like the nubbliness of nuts in bread - it gives you something to think about while you eat. I had ham salad, but something walnut-friendly like soft cheese would have been even better.
3. I've missed the bluebells this year, but while walking on Ashdown Forest, I found a late patch - they must be on the cold side of the hill, because everywhere else they are looking a bit tired. These were fresh as anything and the smell was wonderful. It has all the sweetness and sharpness of hyacinths, but it's less overbearing.
