I've heard of the phrase 'Drunk as a Skunk' but I think you're safe from their bad influence there, Quatre.

Don't let those squirrels lead you into any bad habits though. Anything can happen in a New York minute.

Happy Birthday, Wufei. I hope this year brings everything you want.

I've never quite understood why my father finds it necessary to write a thank you note whenever someone sends him a postcard. Needless to say it was waiting for me when I got back to my room. His card apparently arrived safely and the hotel I was staying at is very attractive.

I would have written 'Wish you were here?' on it but he already believes me to be incapable of looking after myself and he'd have seen it as a good reason to point out that I'm a young child and I need someone to protect me. Actually I should have told him about singing on stage.

If he could only see my shoulder now.

It was perfect; everything I'd hoped it would be.

I never thought that Gibraltar could be so English. We went out for fish and chips at a small cafe in the main square. You can use both euros and pounds here and half the people have English accents.

Wufei has been on edge for hours now. I think I'd like to stay here for a few days more.

I knew he would try to get me back for the shaving incident the other day.

I just never expected he would be so artistic about it. I've received nothing but compliments since I walked out of the door this morning and there have been a number of long double takes too.

Dafydd, one of the Welsh men we've been travelling with, was good enough to give me a picture he'd snapped earlier on.

( Touche, Wufei, although you'll never hear it from me. )

I might not get a five o'clock shadow but beware Wufei, there are other reasons I need to carry a razor.

( Unibrau )

Revenge, my dear Wufei, is a dish best served cold and in a distinctly unpleasant shade of fuchsia. You should be pleased I bought the lipstick especially for you.

Sometimes I really don't think men have two thoughts to rub together in those brains of theirs. Did he honestly think I wouldn't notice, think it was him, or want to pay him back?

( Revenge )

It occurs to me that agreeing to spend most of the summer with a guy who complains about the weather, the car, being a backseat driver, the weather, women, the squeak on the windscreen wipers, the weather, England, and the fact that he's in fact going to England, might not be the best of ideas.

Milliardo, thank you for the lift to the airport. I promise I'll let you know if and when he does stop complaining. At the moment the only reason he's stopped is because he's drinking a cup of coffee. That, and the fact that I've escaped to 'buy a magazine for the flight.'

Dorothy, thank you for the good luck. I didn't realize how much I was going to need it. Regarding the photographs - I have two new memory cards for my camera and I will be on the watch. I would appreciate a return gesture if you're able. Tat for tat so to speak.

My next entry will be from Europe. I have to go now though, it seems Wufei has found me and has a peace offering of a coffee and muffin.

Milliardo,

If you could call me as soon as you get a chance I'd be grateful. I have a friend who's in need of tenancy over the summer and might suit you. I'd like to be able to give them an answer one way or the other before I leave.