First off, an explanation regarding photos. Naturally I am taking loads of snaps, but I've had a bit of a nightmare involving the apparent loss of my USB lead that I need in order to upload my photos. Working on getting a new one out here/sent over but until then my words will be all you have the pleasure of viewing. Photos seem to take awhile to upload to this blog so will probably only have a select few included - all others will of course be on my facebook. B...

After two and a half years of planning, a year of saving via an array of jobs including pulling pints, waitressing, working at a hedge fund and a synagogue (of all places); a 12 hour flight with an elderly man breathing over me with unfortunate breath only made bearable by Quantas' great movie selection ('The Social Network', 'The Kids are Alright' and 'Eat Pray Love' being my choices), I'm proud to say I've finally made it further east than Greece. Quite a lot f...