on Jan 6th, 2007
2 Month Anniversary
Yep, two months ago at around about this time, I was just getting up at some ungodly hour, looking at my packed rucksack and thinking “Oh God, what AM I doing?”
I wasn’t sure whether this trip was going to be the best thing or the most stupid thing I’ve ever done.
Turns out that, so far, it’s almost certainly the best.
I’ve seen so many things I never really thought I would, I’ve done things I would NEVER have imagined doing (I know, who’d’ve thought I’d get on a bus at 7am?!?! Oh, and some bungy thing…) – and even now am amazed I did – and I’ve met so many ace people, some of whom have become good friends who I hope to keep in touch with for many years to come.
Sure, there’ve been times where I’ve been feeling a bit down, but that’s to be expected when you’re the other side of the world, sometimes wondering what the hell you’re doing.
On the whole though I’ve felt really great out here. My stress levels are way down, I’m feeling positive about life and like I have the world at my feet regarding what I want to do after I come back (hopefully that’ll not change when I return to the UK broke)!
I’ve learned quite a bit about myself and have also realised that getting to the other side of the world and travelling around is actually pretty easy (provided you’ve got the funds). People are so friendly in both NZ and Oz and there are so many other people travelling that you end up finding it hard to stay on your own for any period of time.
I’m really looking forward to seeing more of the Real Australia™ over the next few months too as I wander further north and to such places as Alice Springs/Uluru. First though is the next stage of my trip:
On Wednesday I’m saying a tearful, waving-hanky-from-the-side-of-the-train(well, tram) goodbye to Chris and heading to Phillip Island, to see such things as lots of cute penguins (hopefully visible to the camera this time, unlike NZ’s Curio Bay…), Seals, awesome beaches and to do some walking + cycling. Then on Saturday I’m off to Sydney, where I’ll be staying for a couple of weeks, meeting up with Jersey (from the Kiwi Experience kru) and if all goes well heading to Tazmania for a week or so.
It’s all booked (well, up to Sydney anyway), which is nice, so I can spend the next few days sunbathing.
Sorry, did I not mention it’s lovely and hot out here? :-)
Right, better dash… got some sunbathing to do (it’s hot here, by the way).
Take care peeps,
Pat
6 Responses to “2 Month Anniversary”
Wow, has it been that long already? Seems like only a week ago we were waving a fond farewell to you. Did you hear about the ever depleating TS situation?
Elaine – moved to the dark side
Jamie – signed off work for 6 months
Gopal – couldn’t fill your shoes & quit
Henry – broken collar bone
Come back you selfish git, it’s all going to pieces at work. Hang on, scratch that – I’m coming out to see you instead ;-)
Jimbo.
Sunbathing, I don’t want to hear about it. Here it is rain, rain, rain and rain…….
I know what you are going to do when you get back to UK – you are going to start in your old job again!!!! OK???? Don’t even thing about other jobs! ;-D
Git.
Still, I got a voucher from Sky for a massive Dominos meal at 30% discount. Tidy. :-)
Dude I am right there with ya, I hit two months today!! I hope the good times keep rolling and I shall see you real soon bud. I just found out that the day I leave NZ on the 19th, they are having a ‘Big Day Out’ with loads of cool bands including My Chemical Romance, Tool, Muse and more…
So as you can imagine I somewhat kicked myself when I found out, but hey, Oz here I come!
Keep it real dude and get ready to party on the 19th haha!
Safe travels,
Jersey.
You sir, are a GIT.
That is all :-D
Levin
That Steph is a bit of all right !!!!
The weather here has been lovely and dry, sunny, very hot and no wind at all.
The A127 has been empty and the M25 has been a joy. Work is an absolute pleasure, interest rates did not go up today, beer prices have fallen, Arsenal are top of the prem, and we are winning the war in Iraq…….. Yeah right !
Don’t forget the sun cream.
Dad