Manchester

Steve and I went to visit our old housemate Drew in Manchester. We made it in time for the opening night of Pride week so there were big parties in the "Gay Village" (it's real name - it's on the map and everything!). Steve simply had to get in spirit of things. The next day we walked around Manchester while Drew worked and saw this golf car that was made to look like a golf course. Drew came in after work. After a drink we headed to Chinatown for some food before going back to Drew's basement where he had set up as a poker room which showed off his very patriotic tendancies.

Manchester

The Cotswolds

The Cotswolds

The family (Ed, Di, Kath, Ben, Linda, Jo and Steve) hired a "people mover" and did a road trip to the Cotswolds and Norfolk. We bravely headed into an area of England that had been experiencing severe flooding but didn't see much evidence of it other than countryside that was gorgeously lusciously green. We stayed in a castle on the first night and had dinner at a gastropub. The next day we had a conference to determine the route to Norfolk (plenty of backseat drivers willing to give opinions). We stopped for tea in Broadway and to pick up my new car...

The Cotswolds

London pics

The photos just published include Steve and Em at arvo beers by the Thames, sunset over the Tower Bridge, the 2 Jo's and Em, and playing celebrity heads with Ben, Ed, Di, Linda and Jo (Steve was at a Slint gig).

Lovely London

Super Sundays

No cricket today! Just recovering from dinner last night at a fundraiser for Eritrean women who are hoping to open a restaurant. We carried on the festivities at our place afterwards so a bit tired today but about to refuel with one of Dad's famous Sunday curries. Then a birthday party tonight. I LOVE Monday public holidays!