On the Baltic going to St P’burg. Seabourn Sojourn like Claridges-on-Sea except for piped Muzak everywhere but brilliant service transcends

Just had a scrumptious crab, leek & mustard tartine for lunch WITH crispy bacon. What is it about shellfish and bacon. YUM!

Looking for a commis chef to join our lovely team. The Crown and Castle is a nice place to work, decent hours and pay, and accommodation.

Just back from filming Country House Rescue midterms. Highlight of my year interviewing Jean Shrimpton, a veritable 60s goddess and so nice.

Playing with my new iPad and loving it as much as I do Sue Sylvester. Keyboard far better than I expected – can do proper touch typing.

Only going 12 miles for a hols (Aldeburgh) proved a brilliant idea. Loads of good walks (very happy dogs), food, ice cream and reading. Fab.