Electric storms last night. Much mewling from the cats outside several hours before the skies opened … too comfy in bed to respond. We’re just going to Petworth House to look at some paintings.

You haven’t got to Malaysia yet, Tan? How are the bumps???

The guidebook I consulted about Bali said avoid renting any motorised vehicle (2 or 4 wheels) on account of appalling local drivers, crappy upkeep, fake insurance, and corrupt local traffic police who sting you for vast fines for no reason.