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Fun day with the eldest niece exploring some popular music history; visiting the pre-auction exhibition of Freddie Murcury’s worldly possessions at Sotherby’s, followed by a crossing of Abbey Road.

Passed over, under and through the Alps having departed Como to arrive here in Zürich, the penultimate stop of my trip. Lots more to say about my travels through just a small part of Italy, and maybe I’ll write about them soon. But once again, as soon as I find myself in a German-speaking part of the world, I feel like I’m with my people. I’m already home.

ATM Class 1500 tram on Line 19.

Climbed a worryingly creaky and vertiginous staircase to reach the top of Turin Cathedral’s bell tower, but worth it for this photo of the distinctive domes of Cappella della Sacra Sindone and Mole Antonelliana, I reckon.

Brief stop in Lyon en route to Turin. A beautiful and peaceful city bisected by two verdant rivers, Rhône and Saône. Crepes for lunch, quick dash up the hill to Fourvière on a funicular railway to see the Roman amphitheatres before heading to the railway station and on to my next stop.

Reading about the new identity for BBC Cricket, realise that I now much prefer the newer blocks logo to the old one. I didn’t take to it originally, but thought best to reserve judgement. Not only is it bolder and more balanced, it’s also wiped away the unsightly stain of Gill, which is no bad thing either.

This Sunday has been vastly improved by having actual Steps perform in my back garden. Kinda. I could hear the band rehearsing this morning, and can hear them performing now, all the way from Preston Park. Brighton Pride clearly has a great sound system! 🌈🎶