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It’s been a busy week

“You just can’t imagine how busy this week has been for me. First it was Queen Victoria trying to break the door down because she wanted access to the website…” Phil struggles with cardboard eagles, loses her school blazer and careers through downhill canals. Eh? Read on…

The O2 (formerly the Millennium Dome) in Greenwich, London

A Day at the Dome

“The Millennium Dome has caused a lot of controversy. First, it was the amount of taxpayers’ money that was spent on it; then the fact that it’s not easy for those living outside south-east England to visit; and then because it’s said to be a lot of hype and not worth the entrance fee. Or is it?” A day at the Millennium Dome (now the O2).

Culture Vulture Schmulture – C

“I have to admit, I’ve struggled to come up with something for this week. However, ever the soldier, I have consumed vast amounts of alcohol this week (in the interests of creativity, of course), and come up with something tenuously cultural and tenuously “C”-ish.” Hmm… Is C for cheating, or at least copping out? Atoz tells us.

Flag of Bahrain

Breather in Bahrain

“One of the small pleasures that your average British expatriate takes from living in Saudi Arabia is leaving the Kingdom to travel to the island of Bahrain. The only problem can sometimes be clearing Immigration at the causeway – purely due to the number of escapees.” Big Stevie’s guide to the fleshpots of Bahrain.