OK I'm really sorry for adding another blog so quickly however I have actually done something today and since most of the time my blogs are going to be pretty boring as they will involve skiing, skiing and a bit more skiing. So after my blog last night a load of the group decided that a house party was in order I opted out and judging by the state of them this morning it was probably a good choice. We headed out first thing to a shopping mall and sorted out our Canadian mobiles ironically it was $49 for a mobile and pay as you go sim and you got $20 worth of credit or $40 for the sim only. Anyway it is now set up so if you text my uk mobile you will get ... read more

Well my trip hasn't started off as planned. After the New Year I found that my left knee was twinging with pain and whilst I knew it was nothing serious I had to get it checked out - 10 weeks skiing planned and all that. A planned check up at the dentist and a stop at the walk-in centre had me an all clear on both accounts subject to dosing myself up on anti-inflammatory for the knee. Lunch was courtesy of H and Jessica was very concerned that my knee was ok and would get better. I also got told I was going on a big holiday! The final goodbyes were said with a non-plussed kiss from 3 month old Jacob and a big squeeze and sloppy kiss from Jessica. On Tuesday morning I woke up ... read more

Well its official I am now technically homeless although I do have a roof over my head. It is 35 days till I jet out of this country for Canada and I only have 14 days of work left after today I am just left sat wondering when it is feasible to start counting down the hours before I leave =;0) I have had a productive few weeks and have been able to lay down a few more definite plans for my venture. Sharon came to visit and we were able to plan the part of the journey we will do together. I have now booked my round the world flight and following my 5 weeks back in the UK I leave Manchester on the 4th May 2009 (subject to BA not canceling any more flights ... read more