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After a few days in the Lake District, I am now in Manchester for the final part of my anti-coronation northern tour. Last night I was on my own in my hotel room with a wardrobe full of Ariane clothing. I thought if I was ever going to socialise on my own, Manchester was the best place to do it, so I got dressed and made up, and ventured out. Just a short walk to the Village and Canal Street. It was so nice to go out in public as Ariane without anyone staring or calling me names.
I walked up and down Canal Street a few times. So many pubs and clubs, so many people out enjoying themselves. I saw some drag queens in the street. But hardly anyone that I'd describe as a Tgirl like myself. Mostly men and women, mostly in groups. I understand from my contacts that Wednesday is the night for local Tgirls when a regular group meets for an evening out. I'm hoping to join them at the end of May.
Eventually I went into The Brewers, a pub towards the eastern end of the street, ordered a gin and tonic, and sat down. There was a singer on the stage – don't know her name – who entertained the audience with some songs that I didn't know. After she'd finished, I walked back along the street. The night was just getting going and people were on the dance floor moving to very loud music in some venues.
This was the first time in a long time that I'd gone out en femme for some social interaction and been treated as entirely normal. So nice.
