Tuesday 31st December

Very odd walking through the streets sleeveless with Christmas decorations around and having to remind myself it's New Year's Eve.  It's also strange to know that my friends are 5 hours ahead and out in the cold partying (more are sitting in the warm with a cup of tea actually) while I'm sitting in the sun...

One of my favourite things about visiting other countries is going to the supermarket and being part of 'normal' life.  I love not having a clue what half the food is...  I'm still feeling ropey so I stuck to one of my travel survival rules: only shop in a mainstream supermarket and don't buy anything that doesn't have a price and barcode on, otherwise you may have to engage in a conversation at the till.  And choose a till with a queue so you can observe any customs, today I had my bags packed for me.  Small things...

I'm mostly excited about cracking open the caramel spread.  Might treat myself later tonight.  Yup, that's the level I'm operating on.

The photo is from my hostel's front door, you can see right over the city.

Once my head clears I'll write something profound.  Probably.