So, the search for headscarves continues.  Somone gave me a beautiful fairtrade scarf sourced from our local One World Shop and several people had great ideas.  I found that you can indeed buy fairtrade cotton online, in many great colours but, as it tends to be large checks and wide stripes and I don't want to look as if I have a tablecloth or deckchair on my head I opted not to pursue that line.

My searching eventually led me Anna Bandana a company set up by someone who made scarves for her mother.  I purchased three of their zandanas and have to say they are great - for a person who hates hats that is praise indeed.  The scarves arrived within two days and seem so good I will keep them for walking wear after this is all behind me.  A lot of thought has been given to comfort, colour and appearance - so I reckoned a little plug was in order.