This place looks amazing. I arrive in Moscow to -7 degrees celclious. After I got through immigration I didn't have a clue where I was going. I was bombarded with taxi touts asking me for my business, however I wanted to make my own way to my hostel. After 10 minuits pondering, I gave in and got a taxi to my hostel. It was getting dark and the public transport looks impossible at the moment to desipher. It's all wriiten in cryllic alphabet which I havn't got a c...

Less than a week to go and I have finally found out something very important!!! I left Manchester today after having a lovely meal with my flat mates and close frineds last night. (Thanks for the send off guys) However...whilst I was driving safely (and very well I might add) home today It dawned on me. People keep asking me whether I'm excited yet. I always reply "not yet". So many people keep asking me the same question over and over and my reply is...

Tonight was my leaving do. One thing stood out. I'm upset for the people i'm leaving behind. The look on Sangeetas face in the taxi on the way home was horrible. She was extremely upset saying 'how she was going to get on without me'. It's weird, I don't think ive done anything remotely out of my way to help her with anything in the past but she seems to think I'm some kind of 'hero' or something. Come on...I mean, I'm just like her, living my life. Anyway......

Ok...So I havn't left yet. But I thought I'd get this up and running so I could give you the low down of what it's like pre-travelling. I'm still at Hotel Jubilee (Big house in Salford) enjoying the mental activities and the sleepless nights (i dont own a bed). I am becoming increasingly fond of it and my flat mates. I'm in the process of getting my visas sorted. The chinease one is done and I've recently sent off for the Russian one, however there's a postal s...