Luckily there were no more delays and we set off for Dubai. I must admit I was surprisingly impressed with the food from Emirates however turbulence meant that just before they got to my row all the cabin crew had to take their seats and I was left to ponder life to the smell of dinner. When I did eventually get my tray it had not only a pretty decent meal of lamb curry but came with all the extras, bread, starter, water, pudding, plus small chocolates and a snac...

Massive farewell curry and late night packing should have left me ready for a good nights sleep on Tuesday, and I did sleep really well, between the panicked wake ups every half an hour. A combination of nerves and excitement meant I left the house yawning at the modest time of 0900. A teary farewell from Mum at the station and I was on my way. I was impressed I had managed to fit everything into one holdall and a daysack but this didn't stop me form almost ...

Practicing using a blog for the first time so I can keep everyone updated when I'm away. I am leaving in 3 days for my medical elective to Malaysia. Packing is well on the way, got all my jabs, money has arrived and passport is in a safe place (I hope!). Made it home on Thursday, leaving the Holly House for the final time but it didn't sink in until I was watching Britain's Got Talent Final on my own (which by the way had a majorly disappointing result). Good ...