Sometimes Fortnum and Mason can be found sitting looking longingly at someone or waiting patiently for you to emerge from the house. This picture taken by Bob captures the intensity of their longing beautifully.

It also sums up the way we were all feeling today as we said goodbye to Bob and Sheila who were off home via Bangkok after their kiwi adventures.

It’s been a tough day today in a family sense. My parents left today to return to the UK. It’s been a wierd couple of days knowing that time was running out before they left but nothing as painful as the final goodbyes.

Can you spot the family resemblance here?