7:30am — Wake up, remain in bed, eat breakfast, read newspapers, work, glass of whiskey and soda.

11:00am — Out of bed, stroll around garden supervising estate, whiskey and soda.

1:00pm — Multi-course lunch, imperial pint of Champagne.

3:30pm — Work from study, glass of cognac.

5:00pm — Hour and a half nap/siesta, a habit acquired during my time in Cuba.

6:30pm — Wake up, bath, dress for dinner.

8:00pm — Lengthly dinner with guests, imperial pint of Champagne.

12:00am — Work in study, more cognac.

1:00am–3:00am — Bedtime.