I had a phone call from the map shop the other day to say the maps I ordered are in stock. Not the best result though, they cover Western Russia very well – but Eastern Russia not at all. I’m starting in the East and that’s where I’ll need a map the most!

More orders placed, but at least I have the Western half to pour over and make plans with! Google maps are great, but I doubt I’ll get wireless or 3g where I’m going. I certainly don’t want to rely on it!!