Yes, I thought Homer had nodded briefly at that point. Otherwise a very satisfying puzzle; although I suspect that many felines will meet terrible ends in the clue competition! By chance I will be in the capital mentioned in 20 in a few weeks.
Last one. Any help appreciated.
Cracks, Norse originally (5)
This seems to be an anagram of norse and I have ONE-S but is ONERS a word for cracks? Thanks