Net Loss

There is an inverse relation between the technological sophistication of a nation and the ready provision of internet cafes. They were a dime a dozen in China and Mongolia (and that's probably a fair assessment of the exchange rate as much as it is an idiom) - but now we've reached Scandinavia, where they're so tech-savvy they pay for bus tickets using their mobile phones - there is a public access internet drought.

I'll be in Sweden soon, and spending a few days with my awesome Aunt Sophie, so hopefully I'll have more time to track one down. I'll be able to tell you all about how Claire and I have contracted H&M syndrome, and how I'm currently maintaining my vitamin intake. I'll also be able to tell you all about Tallinn and Helsinki.