i tried to get tickets, i've had some before but not been able to get flights, i couldn't afford in 98 for birmingham, too young for 82. this is my year. this is my year so liverpool, here we come. i'm having an amazing time. i'm worried i am peaking too soon. we haven't even got there yet and i'm ready having the best time of my life. ona train! how often do we get to say that in this country? not very often. this is the official opening ceremony of this year's eurovision song contest. sandwiched between slovenia to my right and cyprus to my left. all 37 acts from the 37 countries participating have now arrived in liverpool. they are walking this red carpet which is actually turquoise for sponsorship reasons. around 3000 tickets were made