Time to learn a language

Its been some time, but there's been a few small developments. The visa applications are all in. This was a monumental task involving 8 application forms requiring a phd in International politics. Anyway, its done and there's a real sense that we are finally on our way.

There is however, one small fly in the ointment. In my eagerness to get the route sorted, I purchased (at great expense) a Russian Road Atlas. The atlas was sent from Florida and I received it last week. I should have read the small print in the advert - the whole atlas is in cyrillic. I cant understand a word.

The car is resting in a yard in Wincanton. I'm looking forward to being introduced to her/him.

So, all in all, there's real progress. We're now only 3 months away from 19th July. The tension and excitement is building and, with our departure drawing ever nearer, I hope to post a little more often.

In the meantime, I need a basic Russian phrasebook and a petrol stove.

Keep it Low Beam