Manchester, Over Almost Before It's Begun?

Darrell's visit to Manchester was over almost before he'd had a chance to catch his breath .....

...... however, he really didn't want to linger for too long, no matter how tempting ......

....... because we've still got a few things to arrange for our glorious "meet up" on the horizon with our beloved Seaside Karen and Pharmacy Michelle in Southport.

So apart from the theatre and his hotel, he didn't venture far ......

...... with special thanks to Booking.Com for which questions have now been forwarded to Parliament, asking why his payment hadn't been forwarded to said hotel, resulting in him losing his coveted double bed for bunks (it's a looooooong story), which, no doubt, Eric would have loved!!!

Though Darrell normally embraces any sort of hotel experience, this time, it was sadly tarnished, especially with the thought of having to untangle the situation when he returned home, he says he's heart really wasn't in it! 

On the plus side, the Costa round the corner served a most excellent, gigantic, two handled, spiced chia to help quell his frustrations ......

...... and he found two chance Aero Pistachio bars in a nearby shop on the way .....

..... where it would have been rude not to make a considered purchase, for I'm sure a very insightful review, when we can find five minutes ............. or perhaps we could do it in Southport with SK and PM, now that really would be a first!!!