We arrived at Gatwick after an uneventful flight. Inspired by Newt Gingrich I selected a book about Saul Alinsky from our bookshelf, and this helped pass the time. We found  Alice her usual energetic self. The week's activities have been planned: a trip to the Estorick museum on Thursday, a "London Walk" on Friday, a trip to Eastbourne to see Katherine on Saturday, dinner with Chris on Sunday, a play on Monday, and a bit of shopping on Tuesday. Can we maintain this frenetic schedule? We shall see. In the meantime, several long naps have been taken while Alice has prepared a fragrant veal casserole for this evening.