Mersin received lots of rain in the past few days and the temperature has cooled down. I’ve started to wear jumpers during the day and winter pyjamas at night, changed my bedding and just connected the shower to the electric water heater. Despite this, the temperature still reaches the early 20s during the day.

Australia strolled to a comfortable victory against India on Sunday. I hadn’t seen any cricket on television since visiting Australia in February. Peter and I enjoyed a few beers as two Aussies do when the cricket’s on the tube.

Still on a cricketing note, Peter was kind enough to lend me (Some of) the 12th Man’s Greatest Hits, a CD by funnyman Billy Birmingham (A.K.A.: The 12th Man). Bill, Max, Richie and Tony have never sounded funnier!

Peter’s son, Michael Can, has one of the most eyesore bedrooms I have ever seen:

Which soccer team does he support?