Jane That's really interesting memory as I had. The school time is always the best time in people's life time. And, up to now, when being a white-color , a bank left in mind is still for the memories in school. However, there are still a lot of interest things wait for you . Let go a head and enjoy life, just the way of thinking will make you happy all the time Jane - Sunway Hotel Hanoi http://hanoi.sunwayhotels.com

margo jude you go party girl!!! i will book you in to detox clinic in canberra luvya mama xxx

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Tara Making me soooooooooooooooooooooooo jealous!!!!!!!! I know what you are getting for Christmas :)

Aunty Sue and Uncle David Great to read about your trip, sounds like a lot of fun. The extreme rides sound awful but a good thing that Alex shares the love...... Lets hope you win lotto, wouldn't mind visiting you in your summer house. Lots of love to you Ellie from Moscow, Russia.

Margo Jude wonderful to hear of your adventures & so glad you enjoyed the school & met fellow linguists & russkiphiles! hope maria liked her gifts i am sure your travels in france are heaps of fun & not toooo hot in spain beware of spaniards bearing sangria! lotsnlotsnlotsaluv mama xxxxxxxxxxx

Paula JUDE Grandma Jude. What a wonderful experience this trip has been for you. I am sure you will have many more marvelous trips ahead of you in the years to come . Your travels are so much more romantic than the one I had on my 70th birthday. There was no Alexander around for me . Have lots of fun enjoy every day Tons of love and kisses, Grandma.

Robert Jude Another fantastic travel blog and Definitely a birthday to remember!! Now the reason for your trip to Russia starts :-) before continuing your European holiday. Have a great time, lots of love R, L & B xoxox

Tara Hello Ellie, Glad to hear you had a wonderful birthday. Very shocked/proud of your drinking efforts, I'm sure mum will be very concerned! Hope you're taking lots of photos, can't wait to hear more :) xx

Margo Jude Brilliant Birthday Belle!! You could definitely be a travel writer/journalist and get paid to swan around the world exploring a multitude of cuisines, beverages, hotels, shower roses, cathedrals, handsome hunks etc..... Enjoy meeting Maria & starting your language course. Lotsaluv mama xxxxx

Jenny Connor Wishing you a birthday you'll never forget! Have a brilliant 22nd birthday Ellie. We're all thinking of you. Love Jenny, Murray, Tara and Josh xox

Leeann Lunson Ahh Ellie!! Truly envious!! I can even hear the suave Bond accent ringing in my ears!! A cautionary note, I wouldn’t recommend that you or Kairsten adopt the FRWL Siamese fighting fish approach to man wrangling while in Russia….you will have to imagine this quote in a Romani Gypsy accent to get the full effect!! Kerim Bey to Bond: “The women will fight until one of them is dead or surrenders. The winner will marry the man they both love; the loser will be cast out of the tribe, never to return. If both quit, the elders of the tribe will then decide who will marry the chief's son!!” In the event of the latter, you know that it will be Uncle David and Aunty Sue who will cast the deciding vote.....You're a shoe in!!! :-)

Robert Jude Hi Ellie, yes we are avid readers too, you make a fantastic travel journalist!! Keep posting it's great. We'll think of you Friday night and raise a glass in your health. Love you lots R, L & B xox

Hannah Jude-Smith HI lovely!! I really enjoyed your insights into the metro and the kremlin! I'm so jealous, it sounds fabulous! Got your facebook message, will respond over the weekend as I'm just about to head out to work. So glad you escaped the Moscow police safely!! I love you lots and keep posting, we're avid readers! Love H&J xx

Jenny Connor Hi Ellie, Auntie Jenny joining in the fun. Tara put me on to your blog when we were at the snow last week and I am thoroughly enjoying your stories. You are such a great writer. Your trip sounds wonderful and the romance is definitely a highlight! Keep up the good work. Looking forward to more news of Dr Zhivago! Happy travelling. Love, Auntie Jenny xx