On this Week
Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
Roadmap for Reopening
On 6 September (Father's Day), the "Roadmap for Reopening" was announced; a series of four steps towards "COVID Normal" which would begin on 13 September.
White Night Reimagined
White Night Reimagined in Melbourne kicks off this year spread over two days and moved to the winter. Day one begins here.
Paris Hilton
I just landed in Ibiza and Amanda has dragged me off to see Paris Hilton at Amnesia.
ManCity 3 -1 Liverpool
I finally made it to the Etihad Stadium to see Manchester City beat Liverpool by two goals to one.
Marbella Part2
I went to Marbella in Spain last weekend as it was a public holiday on Monday in England so I popped over, as you do to see two out of three of my nephews.
Next Trip
I have booked my flights back to England for my brothers wedding in November. I have somehow ended up using three airlines. Emirates, British Airways and Cathay Pacific, I am hoping the Cathay Pacific business class seat is a lot better this time. Unfortunately I will not be able to see any football whilst I am there and I am missing the derby by only a few weeks. So close but so far.
Australian Citizenship Ceremony
I am now finally an Australian 1975 days after leaving England and what a great night it was. I was sat between an Indian man and a Chinese woman and we made the night both enjoyable and fun. People from over 20 different countries became Australians tonight and I was only one of three people from the UK. We sang songs, we waved flags, and we applauded when people went up to collect the certificate and plant.
Back In Manchester
I am now back in Manchester and it has not changed since I was last here 18 months ago. I have been very lazy since I came back to England updating my blog, so here is a summary of what I have been up to.< UL>< LI>I landed back in Manchester last Friday after a very good flight with Emirates and had a great family dinner that night. < LI>I went to see Chelsea vs Manchester City and then flew out to Spain after the game.< LI>I spent two days in Marbella, Spain seeing my family and catching some rays.< LI>Today, I flew back to Manchester to see Manchester City vs Portsmouth.