Hi, Ive been ill for last few days. Both Meryl and I have caught something of the kids at the orphanage. Both couldnt face work this morning. So Ive had a sleepy morning, trying to catch up on lost sleep last night. I"ts not fun being ill away from home! At least I brought some Neurofen, Tunes and some blackberry drink sachets with me. Dave, Meryl and I had planned to go to the Natural History Museum today - supposed to have an amazing selection of dino...

Hi, We went to the Opera last night, for you opera fans out there it was Don Giovanni. Hmmm I have to say, I mylself am not an opera person! Some of it was ok and it was interesting to see a practically all Mongolian cast but yeh a lot of it was just solos or like two people on stage singing for what seemed like forever. I almost fell asleep in those parts. When there was more people on stage and stuff actaully happening it was ok, as I could kinda understan...

We went horse riding today in the countryside which was really nice. Also had my first ger experience, as waiting in one for our horses to come and to have lunch. It was a really lovely day. Bit windy but sun definately shining! Did bit of cantering around. Went by a mini forest where loads of cows were having a rest and where a river ran through, some of it still frozen. THe sun was shining off the water and ice. Was beautiful. Bit surreal with loads of cow...

hi, I had my first day at the orphanage today. I'm working with 1-2 year olds, same age group as Holly, my little sister. Though itd be nice and all, and have experience with age group but more sad really. some of the kids are so unresponsive. justy blank faces almost all the time. however much i tried to make them laugh. Other kids seem 'normal' which is abit more reassuring. The rooms that theyre in are ok. The play area is quite big and is colourful with ...

Tiger is for Myles-thought it looked quite fun :) Well, things are looking up. Yesterday afternoon/evening was really cool and started to feel much better. Tugi, the guy from T&P abroad whos showing me around, took me to the 'ce rink'one that isnt being dug up! to have a skate. By ice rink I mean layers of uneven ice frozen onto a basketball court, with a random bench in the middle and netting around the side! The ice was pretty rough but nice just...