Yesterday we went to Pasadena. It was a very good trip. We just got to the Gamble House in time for the tour. Unfortunately they won't let you wander round on your own and there was no way we were going to get away with taking pictures. It is a beautiful arts and crafts inspired home, with amazing detailing. It would be a bit like living inside a vast cigar box, as every inch of it is exquisite, warm red wood.

Next we went to the Norton Simon museum, which, for some reason, we have never visited before. It has a gorgeous sculpture garden, with loads of really good figurative sculptures, including a large collection of Henry Moores.

Inside is wonderful too. We only looked at the twentieth and nineteenth century galleries, but he had an amazing eye for painting and, especially sculpture. His collection of Degas painting and sculpture is huge and very fine. Apparently he bought 70 exquisite ballet bronze maquettes as a job lot! Only some of them were on view! He also has a huge Picasso collection as well as Matisse, Klee and Van Gogh. These rich Americans certainly knew how to spend their money! We will definitely return.

We had an early supper (Thai) and then went to see The Bourne Ultimatum - which I wouldn't recommend, but Moop would. All action, no quiet bits.