A couple of weeks ago I had to visit the local post office in order to send off requested documents to the UK Passport office in connection with passport renewal. The lass behind the counter looked at the address and then asked me where, in my opinion, things were better- over there in the UK or over here in Germany. My answer? Here in Germany, without a doubt. After all, you just have to look at what passes for UK politicians, both Government and opposition ( to say nothing of UKIP), parts of the press (e.g.The Daily Wail), andandand.............

I've never ruled out a return to the UK, but that idea has been on the back burner for years. Meanwhile the flame has been turned down so low as to be almost undetectable..............