I've arrived back in Southampton this afternoon having spent a very long weekend in Hitchin. It's been the most welcome and fun break I've had in Hitchin for ages.

On Saturday and Sunday, I was at Rhythms of the World (The biggest free UK music festival I've spoken about previously). It was such good fun. Some of the bands I really liked include Salsa Celtica, Cello Man and Jambience.

I even bought a Jambience CD that was on sale. But unfortunately it doesn't include the violin guy that I thought made the band so good. So I sulked at that.

But the rest of the festival weekend was fantastic. We even got a little of the Festival Experience when Catie's hot water broke and we couldn't shower. Thanks to Naomi's family for letting us use theirs on one of the mornings.

I think my favourite part of this weekend has been, though, the return of Laura from her four and a half month round the world trip. I've really missed having one of my best friends around so it's wonderful to have her back.

Looking through the photos her and her travel companion Rob took, I'm so so jealous. I've got the travel bug and I so want to just up and leave for the Summer. Trouble is I have other responsibilities.

I was initially intending to come back to Southampton on Sunday night, but my lovely friends persuaded me to stay night after night. It was so lovely to be wanted around, really cheered me up from the depressing lonliness I have in Soton with so few people about.

I can't wait until I'm up in Hitchin again in two weeks for Lookies birthday.

All in all, this trip has left a long-lasting smile on my face. I'm feeling happy. :D