It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Hi guys

I know it's been a while since my last blog but I think you see all my pics on Facebook and hear my news via e-mail. Nonetheless, I thought it was about time to share some Christmas spirit with you all.

From left to right: Me, Erin, Pinto, Odette (Bruce's girlfriend), Bruce and Wicus enjoy some mulled wine before hitting the ice.



Christmas in London is in full swing - it's cold and mistletoe is all around. My flatmates and I went ice-skating this week - so much fun. There are ice-rinks set up all over London during the winter months and the one we went to was part of Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park. As well as the ice-rink, there were lots of Christmas markets, stalls selling mulled wine, a huge lit-up Ferris wheel and Santa Claus. It was so Christmassy and really put you in the mood for carols!

All rugged up at Ice-bar: Me, Pinto and Odette



After ice-skating we went to the Smirnoff Ice Bar. It's one of those themed bars (I think there's one in Sydney) where you have to dress warm cause the bar is chilled to minus 6 degrees! The bar, chairs and even your glass is made out of ice - and it's so chilli, you're only allowed to stay in there for 45minutes - enough for me! We had a vodka cocktail to warm us up and danced around to stay warm - it was so much fun! They give you a big cosy coat and gloves to wear while you're in there but I was still freezing. Guess it's good preparation for the US!

See - even the glasses were made of ice!



Only 14 more sleeps! 13 for you lot... Love always xxxx