Surrounded by Ducklings: Improv 1,811 (Hugh Tracey alto A kalimba)

I often play the kalimba when I'm not feeling well because I don't have to get up off my couch to do so. Tonight, the "not feeling well" is because of the oppressive humidity. My camera seems to have decided it's not feeling well either and has steadfastly focused on the background, not the foreground, meaning that the kalimba itself is blurry.

Re. my kalimba collection: I have a fair number now. The excellent site Kalimba Magic had a substantial sale on because it was planning on getting out of the kalimba business, but luckily, someone did come along and take over. I picked up some kalimbas in a variety of keys while the sale was still on. This alto A kalimba is one of my favourites amongst the new instruments.

Re. the title: I maintain that ducklings are the cutest, and being surrounded by them is the best.