Tumbleweed is sparse these days, it rolls around in other places, annoying other people, here it's rarely seen, no time to sit and enjoy the sunshine in a beer garden, instead sat at the back of glass playing games and trying not to get caught by the teacher as we suppress our giggles.
Soon the plane will be bound for Louisiana for two glorious weeks of relaxation. New Orleans followed by Baton Rouge, the kindness of friends once again overwhelming me as it has done many times in the past.
This is the greatest gift of all and the best thing I've ever learned about university.
A interview on Friday for a PGCE course, a final presentation completed, a dissertation handed in and a essay to go before it's all done and life can once again be resumed.
