16th JanChecklist:Lush, sweet applesComfy bedCold floor, cold water, cold air!Something, something, something, pause. This lady doesn't stop talking, nor have any facial expressions, as the lift goes down to level 1. * 'Wu ting bu dong. Ni shwore ying wen ma?' [I don't understand. Do you speak English?] Still she chats on, I think something has clearly got to her this morning. Ping, level 1. I hold the front door open for her, 'xiexie' [thank you] and she smiles....

14th Jan 2011 Touch down in Snowy Moscow, the passangers applaud and the feeling of sickness only just goes, I think I'm nervous.It's the first time I've flown solo. Continually checking the time, looking inside me bag, passport still there? Jacket still tied round my waist? Calm. I'll be calm when we're in the air going to Shanghai, knowing I went to the right gate. Relax. I'll relax I can ask an English speaker about my visa; Ukraine, Russian, Chinese, ohh... ...