On this Week
Back to Back Champions
Manchester City have retained the title for the first time in our history after coming from behind to thump Brighton on an emotional day at the Amex Stadium.
10 Year Anniversary
I am celebrating my ten year anniversary living in Australia this year and it has been an amazing journey.
Fridge & Washing Machine
I finally purchased a fridge and washing machine for my flat at the Vue Grande in Melbourne. At my age I can not believe I have never purchased one before but I have always rented my white goods in Australia and in England property has always come with them included.
Manchester City Champions 2012
What an amazing end to the season, they thought we were dead and buried but the warriors of Manchester City Football Club refused to die and managed to score twice in injury time to make Manchester City Premier League Champions for 2012.
Leaving Amsterdam
Today was my last day in Amsterdam. It started very early due to the banging from the building site opposite our hotel which was called the Victoria. I pulled my jeans on, brushed my teeth and headed down to the breakfast buffet to get away from the noise.
Jessica Watson
Welcome Home Jessica Watson who has been travelling around the world on her own for over seven months and she is only 16.It reminded me of my days at sea, rowing around Prestwich Park Lake, Fairhaven Lake and pedaling many a pedalo around Spain. I even recall once taking one from the beach and into Puerto Banus port in Spain which was a funny sight amongst all the millionaire boats.The only time you will see me on the seas nowadays is on a cruise ship sunbaking and being fed 24/7.
Leaving Lonely Planet
On Tuesday I left Lonely Planet after over 2 and half years working there. I had a great 2 years there and worked on some amazing projects but an opportunity came up and I felt the time was right for a change. I am starting my new job on Friday so expect an update next week. We went out for a drink on Tuesday for my farewell party and I got a Manchester City farewell card and an 8GB memory disc, you can never have enough memory discs. Judy, the owner of LP came to see me before I left to say thanks which I thought was a very nice thing to do and was totally unexpected.
AUS vs GREECE
Thursday Night I went to Australia vs Greece in the MCG where the opening ceremony for the Commonwealth Games were held. It is a fantastic stadium, holding 100,000 people with prime views wherever you sit, I hope Wembley ends up being as good.
Webby Award
LonelyPlanet.com Wins Fourth-Consecutive Webby Award,MAY 09, 2005. People's Voice honors go to Lonely Planet, again! Lonely Planet has won its sixth Webby, including its fourth-consecutive People's Voice award, for best travel site at the 2005 Webby Awards.
