As I was waiting this morning for a courier delivery I started and finished a book. Yes you've guessed it, the courier didn't exactly get here early. Anyway the book was "The Alchemist" as previously mentioned on here. Only 150 or so pages of very easy reading.Certainly an interesting read, very entertaining, in fact almost right up my street. A little too much spirituality for my liking but within my tolerance levels. Some memorable lines with deep meaning which I used at work today. With no fiction left to read I started on Alexander The Great this afternoon. Only about 500 pages and another 60 or so of notes etc. but I'm in no hurry. Five weeks before my next trip abroad so that should do nicely. But then there is the problem of what to read for 2 weeks while away. I shouldn't even be thinking of a book to read as I will be travelling with 5 other birdwatchers and should actually consider socialising with them. I should even leave my specs at home.