Another late night listening to the piping calls of the Scops owls (and a very late one for the winner of the tour Sleeping Beauty award) was followed by a stronger attendance at breakfast, a swim for a few in the rather fresh pool, and then a very generous invitation...

Jasper had been elected captain for the day, despite a very bleary appearance at breakfast, following a night of unconventional topiary with his head in the hotel garden.  Losing the toss and inserted, he sent Theo and George in to manage the opening overs.  Sadly for...

Henry Blofeld has called the ground surrounded by limestone walls at Menorca “one of the prettiest small grounds in the world”.  It is very hard to disagree with him; a more lovely spot for any purpose is hard to find, for cricket truly wonderful.  With tortoises...