"It was good having time with Helen. We had some reminiscences and I think some good talks, going slowly. Helen is clearly not what she was but she is still there inside. Quite a lot of quiet time. She seems not much interested in reading although she does appreciate cards. Margaret sent a nice one with a couple of family pics and Chloe & Cloud at Princess St. I found some of the cards very touching, especially Helen Peake's. She is an artist and clearly a good friend.
The morning at the pool was very enjoyable for all I think. Natasha blew in after breakfast, announced the plan and off we went.
I copy this to others as an update.
As the blog indicates Helen has slowed down, apparently in talking, thinking and walking but she is still doing all these things, including stair-climbing as an exercise. She does not like the idea of talking on the phone although a conversation with Margaret seemed to go quite well.
The attached directions tell how to get to the flats from the airport. Helen and Natasha are in flats 1 and 2 on the ground floor and Louis is in flat 8 upstairs.
I stayed in a good quality backpackers which Louis introduced me to at 61 Gladstone Rd, quite nearby.
It was good to be there for Louis' birthday party last Friday night. Rain held off, a very pleasant warm evening with spectacular clouds and lightning - very nice sitting on the rooftop chatting with Louis' friends and enjoying a splendid Bouillabaisse prepared by Natasha.
Natasha and Louis have made arrangements and are daily providing the best of care for Helen as she goes through this difficult time. Our thoughts are with you both as well as with Helen."
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