Took another long walk down the Thames Path. It is absolutely fantastic that the city of London has made it possible to take beautiful walks all along the river on both sides. I am impressed and grateful, great fan of the Thames that I am. On Friday, I took an hours walk along the river to Fulham Palace, another magical green oasis in the midst of London. Thirteen acres of large and ancient trees and an exquisite walled garden. I have developed such a love for walled gardens! The next day back to Kew to meet a very dear old friend from Reed College and his wife. He teaches at Essex College for a month every year, so we were able to get together after at least 40 years—last year and this. As with all good friends, it always feels like almost no time has passed. And it is perfect to share Kew with them—many hours of walking and chatting and wandering among the trees and gardens. Kew was super decked out for Halloween—giant spiders and webs, ghosts, skeletons, etc. It was fun! I have grown delightfully attached to doing huge amounts of walking every day. It will feel strange not to do that when I’m home.