Well would you believe it we're already a month and a bit into 2010. They say time flies when you're having fun and I suppose I could also say we've had a hectic start to the year but in all honesty that would be bending the truth ever such a little. We arrived back in the UK just before new year after an uneventful journey back from Lagarrigue on the 28th December. After a night spent in Clapham it was time to hit the road again and head up north. Just as well we did 'cause as you all know the snow came down and it was time for the big freeze. Watching the world wide web it wasn't just the UK that was getting the snow, back in Lagarrigue it was looking just as cold.
It wasn't long after pitching camp in Blackpool that we were heading over to Manchester for Barbara's belated Christmas present, a night at the ballet. It was something she'd always fancied seeing and being the ever thoughtful husband I'd arranged tickets for Swan Lake at the Bridgewater Hall. To complete the no expense spared Christmas treat I'd also booked a night in a luxury city centre hotel, The Premier Inn GMEX! As it turned out it was just as well I'd booked the cheapest hotel I could find, sorry I mean the most convenient as it had to be cancelled. Barbara had been waiting for a hospital appointment and sure enough it came through for the Friday we were due to be in Manchester. We enjoyed the ballet but the trip back to Blackpool on the coldest night of the year was no fun. All went well with the operation with the only downside being that I can no longer get away with muttering under my breath and not being heard.
Despite our 'des res' in Blackpool being what can best be described as bijou we've already had a some visitors. Rebecca and then Matthew and Jill have ventured up to see us and were lucky enough to experience the best of the north west weather. Let's face it, the sun always shines in Blackpool! I'm hoping that's true as I'm desperate to get out on my new bike in preparation for this years Tour de France.
