Five-star fantasy

Friday July 6

I feel great this morning, thanks to my weekly swim last night.

Apparently Emily (and another new student) thought that I was striding out really well and they couldn't see any sign of my limp while my legs were under water.

I feel ready for another holiday - I quite like the sound of the House of Mutt on the Norfolk-Suffolk border.

Yesterday Mum interviewed its proprietor, who was the first female officer in the Household Cavalry 20 years ago.

I'm already dreaming of 'daily walks across fields, on the beach or through forests and the choice of a handmade collar, bespoke dog bed and sitting to have my portrait painted'.

Not so keen on being trained in search and rescue, though. How the other half live...