I Jet over to Boston on Monday for a five day city break with my wife. Fingers crossed the wind blows in the right direction and keeps the Icelandic Ash Cloud at bay and my flight leaves as scheduled.

Mostly looking forward to pancakes with maple syrup for breakfast and a bottle of Mountain Dew. I hear the lobster baquettes are feast not to be missed too.

A Boston Red Sox games is on the agenda provided I can get tickets.

With the number of trips to the US over the last year I'll almost be classed as a US citizen soon.