Pictures from Moscow

Moscow

We got a train from Berlin to Moscow which took 31 hours. Was grand though. We are getting used to the sleeper trains now. Although we did have a little panic when the train attendant wouldn't give us our ticket back. We found out later it is just the way it is done. We thought we were going to be screwed over. We have a been in Moscow for a few days now and really love it. The red square is pretty impressive and there is lots of things to do and see. We were a bit culture shocked the first day. The alphabet is difficult to understand. The first day on the metro was very confusing and stressful with the big bags. But we have found our feet now. The people in he hostel are sound and we are having a great time just chatting to them. We headed out last night and got chatting to some Serbian lads drinking Jameson! We're off to do a walking tour tomorrow and go to an ice sculpture museum.

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Berlin

We arrived in Berlin today. We got a train from London to Paris and then a train from Paris to Berlin. We did not really leave loads of time for the transfer so when I got a message saying the first train would be delayed we did panic slightly (actually Niamh panicked enough for two!). We just about made the train and were very sweaty after running with heavy bags which was not pleasant. We shared a cabin with really crabby people but other than it was grand. It was the first time on a night trains for either of us, Niamh was still rocking for a while by the time we got off. Who knows what she'll be like by the time we get to China. We got to our hostel in Berlin, which is nice, and spent the day sightseeing. Off to have a beer now...

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London

Off to a good start on our trip so far. The ferry crossing went grand and the train to London was no hassle. Stayed for two nights with my aunt Bertina and my cousin Fiona. They were great. Except when we rented out the film The Beaver. Rubbish!  Myself and Niamh went to meet Hazel, a good friend, and saw her new apartment, sweet place. Went for food in a Turkish restaurant. We were stuffed afterwards. The Turks know what's going on. Before hand we got our Vietnam visas. No problems at all. Last one to get, so we're off. Went for a meal with Bert and my other aunt Helen, Michael, and Gretta and Niall too. It was nice and we all went back to Bert's after.  We have been in familiar surroundings for the last few days and have been very comfortable with Bertina looking after us, feeding us and giving us a cozy bed. Tomorrow were off to the great unknown!