Much to my glee, Simon has returned. I hear he had a terrible 18-hour ordeal at the Philadelphia airport, but he'll have to tell you about it himself. Or not. Luckily, he remembers who I am and everything. I am terrifically envious of his adventures in the mountains and bogs of Scotland, and am greatly looking forward to seeing the pictures he took with my camera.

However, there has been no mention of capturing any little Scottish animals for me, unfortunately.