"Very efficient," she agrees. "I've heard living in caves can be really comfortable."

Keeping busy is often one of the most difficult parts of life here. Good to have a number of projects in mind to keep the hands and the mind occupied. Going 'stir crazy' is something Verity worries about at night when she can't sleep.

She half-turns to look at the box. "Oh, that's lovely. I think I might get that for myself. He's not as much of a nature fan as I am, I don't think. But... if I brought you a picture, could you do a city skyline? Carve out some of the details on the buildings?"