Today my first day back at work. Popped in
To the office to charge my laptop, then
Headed to a nearby building, fearing
I was late for the Customs conference
Some new faces, and old ones seen again
Got in touch with the Hotel Meininger
Jo left her speaker under the bed when
We were messing around with music there
I hope they find it and post it back here
Not relaxed at all, I did ironing
Then first time in a week, a uke session
Played well, now I need to decide whether
To play it live in my show. In a spin -
ITV followed me on Instagram!
Wednesday, 3 July 2019
4695 - Milan Day 6
Lie-in til 10, had chosen not to do
Much. Caught the airport train, we almost missed
Platform 13, Garibaldi - oh, phew!
Just made it! Burger King nuggets and fizz
Then to the airplane at Gate 36
Milan to Manchester, temperature drop
Glad I'd changed out of shorts to long trousers
Partial cloud cover, potentially a strop
But honestly, a relief, I can't stop
Thinking GB's coolness is something new
And refreshing, no hot sun, not oppressed
Couldn't resist when I got home, a drop
Or two of beer. Watched England's women flop
Now it's bedtime. To all you, here's my kiss x
Tue 2 July
Much. Caught the airport train, we almost missed
Platform 13, Garibaldi - oh, phew!
Just made it! Burger King nuggets and fizz
Then to the airplane at Gate 36
Milan to Manchester, temperature drop
Glad I'd changed out of shorts to long trousers
Partial cloud cover, potentially a strop
But honestly, a relief, I can't stop
Thinking GB's coolness is something new
And refreshing, no hot sun, not oppressed
Couldn't resist when I got home, a drop
Or two of beer. Watched England's women flop
Now it's bedtime. To all you, here's my kiss x
Tue 2 July
4694 - Milan Day 5
Destination Bergamo, so Metro
M5 (purple line) to Garibaldi
Changed to M2 (green line), two stops to go
And we're at Centrale. Platform 10's the
Only platform to go, so you can be
In Betgamo in fifty minutes. Caught
The 1A bus to Citta Alta. We
Couldn't have walked to the High Town. We ate
A great pasta meal in the old square. Fate
Drew me a little further. Tesoro
Was a fantastic sight for phone to see
I videoed and photo'd at some rate
Also, the Duomo. Back to Milan, throw
Last nice food down our throats, P, J and me
Mon 1 July
M5 (purple line) to Garibaldi
Changed to M2 (green line), two stops to go
And we're at Centrale. Platform 10's the
Only platform to go, so you can be
In Betgamo in fifty minutes. Caught
The 1A bus to Citta Alta. We
Couldn't have walked to the High Town. We ate
A great pasta meal in the old square. Fate
Drew me a little further. Tesoro
Was a fantastic sight for phone to see
I videoed and photo'd at some rate
Also, the Duomo. Back to Milan, throw
Last nice food down our throats, P, J and me
Mon 1 July
4693 - Milan Day 4
More heat, but made the most of it, going
To Como with Pearl. Met her on the train
At Monza, we were happily chatting
Walked round the old town slowly with no strain
Keeping to shadows where we could. I drained
Coffee full of cream, spoonful and spoonful!
Caught the boat to Cernobbio. I trained
My phone on the green hills, sky, foam and all
In time-lapse mode. Good film? Time will reveal.
Nice ice cream, two drinks, even church viewing
Some good Bony Tony pix, can't complain
Pearl's been a great guide these two days, and still
Me and J are off to Bergamo, seeing
The old town, then meeting Pearl once again
Sun 30 June
To Como with Pearl. Met her on the train
At Monza, we were happily chatting
Walked round the old town slowly with no strain
Keeping to shadows where we could. I drained
Coffee full of cream, spoonful and spoonful!
Caught the boat to Cernobbio. I trained
My phone on the green hills, sky, foam and all
In time-lapse mode. Good film? Time will reveal.
Nice ice cream, two drinks, even church viewing
Some good Bony Tony pix, can't complain
Pearl's been a great guide these two days, and still
Me and J are off to Bergamo, seeing
The old town, then meeting Pearl once again
Sun 30 June
4692 - Milan Day 3
Not quite as hot as yesterday, but still
About 34 degrees. Pearl stayed here
Enjoying our air con. Good night for all
We all caught the Metro. Shopping centre
Great 19th-century architecture
Then the Duomo Square, pix and videos
Got snacks, headed to Sempione Park, where
We sat on the grass, then ice cream that froze
My mouth, down Via Torino, I chose
An x-ray duck, a bony duck that will
Soon become a comedy character
Maybe up in Edinburgh I could use?
Sat by the canal at Noviglio, thrill
Of relaxation, two glasses of beer...
Sat 29 June
About 34 degrees. Pearl stayed here
Enjoying our air con. Good night for all
We all caught the Metro. Shopping centre
Great 19th-century architecture
Then the Duomo Square, pix and videos
Got snacks, headed to Sempione Park, where
We sat on the grass, then ice cream that froze
My mouth, down Via Torino, I chose
An x-ray duck, a bony duck that will
Soon become a comedy character
Maybe up in Edinburgh I could use?
Sat by the canal at Noviglio, thrill
Of relaxation, two glasses of beer...
Sat 29 June
4691 - Stazione a stazione
Spent quite a while perusing the brochure
For this year's EdFringe, now only just one
Month away. Pleased with my ad, it's right there
In the top right corner, looks really fun
With my logo, black on pale blue background
Noting with asterisks the shows I'd like
To see, sometimes people I know or found
On Twitter, as I seriously start to hike
Up the publicity campaign. Jo psyched
Up, playing music, then at 5, prepared
To finally explore Milan. From station
Garibaldi to Centrale, we spiked
Our temperatures as we walked. Met Pearl for
A meal at Miscusi. Back to ours, then...
Fri 28 June
For this year's EdFringe, now only just one
Month away. Pleased with my ad, it's right there
In the top right corner, looks really fun
With my logo, black on pale blue background
Noting with asterisks the shows I'd like
To see, sometimes people I know or found
On Twitter, as I seriously start to hike
Up the publicity campaign. Jo psyched
Up, playing music, then at 5, prepared
To finally explore Milan. From station
Garibaldi to Centrale, we spiked
Our temperatures as we walked. Met Pearl for
A meal at Miscusi. Back to ours, then...
Fri 28 June
4690 - Alp, I'm a rock
Finished things off at home before leaving
The British weather's suddenly got hot
It's almost a shame that we are flying
To Milan where it's really, well, too hot!
All went well, a taxi to the airport
Had a beer and wine combination while
In the plane, saw the Alps clearly, and thought
Of when I was also with J, some miles
Up over the same peaks, people all smiles
As 9 month old J crawled through the cabin
Returning from Naples' Italian cot
To her home equivalent, family-style
Train to Garibaldi station, getting
A taxi to the Meininger. Up late...
Thur 27 June
The British weather's suddenly got hot
It's almost a shame that we are flying
To Milan where it's really, well, too hot!
All went well, a taxi to the airport
Had a beer and wine combination while
In the plane, saw the Alps clearly, and thought
Of when I was also with J, some miles
Up over the same peaks, people all smiles
As 9 month old J crawled through the cabin
Returning from Naples' Italian cot
To her home equivalent, family-style
Train to Garibaldi station, getting
A taxi to the Meininger. Up late...
Thur 27 June
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)