Since my last post, quite a bit has happened and things are looking up!
My sister had arrived and we had a great time here. I really felt like I was at home and she was a guest in my city. It was a nice feeling. I showed her many attractions and told her the little I knew of the history of Manchester.
We also travelled during my week off – Paris, Cologne and London. It was an amazing experience and very exciting. You see pictures and films with the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Big Ben… but when you actually see it for yourself it really takes your breath away. I was so in awe of the beauty of it all.
I have since returned to Manchester – simply to finish an essay. 
Not to worry! In about 2 weeks I am heading to Barcelona. (Gotta remember, I’m here to study – not travel.)
PS. I try to put up pics, but I can’t. Im sorry. You’ll just have to visualise it all.