I took these pictures to vent my frustration at how buying beans and a grinder had not actually enabled me to make better espresso at home.

Erika and her mobile.

Close-up on Erike as she gazes at her mobile.

At lunch, in a vegetarian restaurant called Govinda - we didn't really have anywhere else to put Erika so she lay on the table.

Soho Square.

Stopping off for a coffee (and appropriately enough milk for Erika) in Milk Bar.

Me and Erika in Milk Bar.

Outside Milk Bar.

Back home, a mug of tea made with some new tea bags from Fortnum and Mason.

Fortnum and Mason St. Clement's mince pies.

Here's one of the mince pies - I really liked the mince but am not convinced about the pastry.