From one extreme to the other. Firstly it was a wet, miserable London to a deliciously warm and sunny 45C in Melbourne in January; this month I left the tropical temps of Koh Samui for a freak blizzard back home. And I'm not amused. I love 'proper' winters, with sunshine and snow - enough snow to ski on, chalets that serve hot wine and even hotter pots of yumminess. But the odd inch of the white stuff that serves no purpose other than causing utter travel chaos...less pleased

2018 has treated me pretty well so far. Lots of clients to see in London, then my escape to the sunshine fast came around. I went from sub-zero temps to 45C in 24 hours, which was most welcome. It took a couple of days to thaw through, but I have remained warm ish ever since. As a tennis fan, I have now completed my 'viewing' Grand Slam. I have to say, I really liked Melbourne; both the city and the way the tournament was structured. And the fact that the 15 minute walk from