jack Hey Ash! Trip looks awesome so far, bet you enjoyed getting dressed for the ballet after 3 whole days of not dressing up. Are you excited about going to Mongolia? I was goiong to post you some useful phrases for when you are living on the plainsw such as "can i have some yak milk?" and "no I don't want to be your wife you filthy goat herder", but alas my plan was foiled by the lack of intraweb dictionaries! Anyway, I'm sure you'll get on famously as long as you aviod those so called 'smelly russians'! Have fun on your next leg! Peace, over and out!

jane hey ash great to read your blogs and look at your photo's. So pleased that you have hooked up with some people to travel with...bet you know can't believe what you were worrying about! This could become very time consuming reading all your blogs and looking at all your photo's..10.45 at night..meant to be in bed 1/2 hour ago but just keep looking at all your photo's! All looks great and you look like your having a wicked time! Just been camping in new forest..not quite as exciting as moscow and trans siberian railway but had a great time although weather was pants. Looking foward to hearing next installment...lots of love xxxx

Beckie hey how sad is this me and mum are watching corra and you look like you are having a great time! we are stuck at home whilst yo are travelling the world! we will keep watching and looks like you have made friends already!! mum said no boys i hope haha!! love you have fun Beckie and Karen xx

Claire Howland Hi Ashley, Good to hear you are getting on OK. I am looking forwards to your next installment. Take care Claire xxx

Sandra Ha Ha Ashley, I cant believe your first day, but it did make me laugh, dont worry it can only get better, and I am sure those mancunians you have met will be good company. Take care lots of love, Sandra xxxx

Jodi Hey Longy Long! Glad you arrived ok. Sounds like your first few days have been eventful. Bet you have never been so glad to see the English!! Have fun on the Vodka train! Love you lots, Smiffy x

Tarryn Oh my word, your first blog did make me laugh hysterically! I do think that you are bound to get lost MANY MANY more times... but stay away from those old men offering lifts! Can't wait for the next installment of Shlong's adventure!! xx