Saturday With the Cincotta's

I stayed overnight in the Hotel Cincotta of Ryde, a very plush establishment. I was even met in the morning by the two young ladies who are firm parties of the hotel.

Amelia

Dominique

I then spent an enjoyable afternoon watching Bono playing his pennant bowls match. Okay, maybe four hours was a little extended, but a couple of schooners during the match, and the ability to bet on the day's racing via iPhone made it all work out for the best. Bono even won his first match of the season, proving my wonderful influence is still worth bottling.