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On the road I go!

27/8/2014

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I'm about a week away from starting my world trip and I am pretty excited. Ok that's definitely an understatement, I can't bloody wait! I'm very excited for all the new adventures, new cultures, new people, new food (yum!) and mainly cause I don't have to work for a WHOLE year! 

I am heading to the mighty US of A on September 1st, which as a teacher gives me extra pleasure - I swear the dates just worked out that way! First stop is Portland, Oregon on the west coast. You're probably thinking that's a random place to start and it is but I have free accommodation and a cousin to show me around  so why not!?  After that I am heading to Vancouver, with a small stop in Seattle on the way. That's the first month planned out anyway! (Kinda!)
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The last few weeks has brought me some serious challenges to face trying to prepare for this trip,  like what the hell do you pack?! I'd love to imagine myself as one of these girls who packs three tops and two pairs of  shorts and makes a ball gown out of it, but unfortunately I'm not Gisele so I need options. I'm no fashionista but I'd like to think when I meet Brad or Chad (surfers obviously) , get married in Vegas (I promise I won't Mam!) or get invited to the White House personally by Obama that I have something to wear. I also don't like the idea of lugging a massive bag around the world so I'm trying to find the balance. Other things to pack like the usual boring stuff -first aid kit, repellent (malaria doesn't sound fun!), copies of passport, Chanel perfume  etc etc. they take up space big style! I've seen plenty of 'banged up abroad' so I'm trying to think what I'd need if I end up kidnapped and tied to a tree in a desert somewhere (yeah yeah I know there's no trees in the desert, but that stuff is scary!) 

I've been lucky that I've been off work the last few weeks to get organised, tickets, visas, insurance, general begging for money, it all takes time. I've also had time to spend with my family and friends. Not to go all mafia but they do mean the world to me and I'll miss them greatly. At the same time see you later suckers! 

For the next month I'll be in the places listed below. If you have any suggestions, recommendations, general chit chat about these places let me know! 

  • Portland, Oregon
  • Seattle, Washington
  • Vancouver , Canada

Laters, C 
15 Comments
Fiona
27/8/2014 08:43:38

Loves it!!!! Can't wait to read the next one ;-)

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Ais
27/8/2014 08:53:15

Awh brill .. Cannot wait to follow ur adventures !! How exciting 😂❤️👍

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Trisha
27/8/2014 09:04:35

Happy happy days! So looking forward to hearing about all your adventures. Yes triona I do mean all!!!!!

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Sinead
27/8/2014 09:41:27

Great read, can't wait for more! Have I mentioned I'm jealous much?! Back to school today 😞😞

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kathriona
27/8/2014 17:42:09

Very jealous of you! I've just come back from a month in Peru and Bolivia and packed way too many clothes. I ended up wearing the same items again and again (obviously I washed them) but didn't wear at least 3 tops a skirt and my jeans. So do pack light! Enjoy!

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Emily Burke
28/8/2014 00:54:28

Awh Tri!!! That is brilliant, great idea, I can tell this blog will be very entertaining, especially throughout the dull winter months and nothing eventful happening in my life so I look forward to reading about yours😜 gonna miss you buddy! X

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Aine
28/8/2014 06:07:05

Hi Tri
Enjoy the countdown!! And just to add there are actually trees in the desert . ..so if you do end up kidnapped and tied to a tree, your charm will be enough to disarm your kidnappers!!
Wishing you all the luck in the world
x Áine

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Eims & Shona
28/8/2014 14:05:12

We love this Aunty Tri, looking forward to hearing all about your adventures! We miss u already x

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Niamh
29/8/2014 15:19:39

Best of luck on your amazing adventure xxxx big hugs xxxx I ll buzz you next week xxxx

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Caoimhe Joyce
30/8/2014 00:30:48

Brilliant read Triona, can't wait for the next one. Safe flight on Monday .. Ya never know where I might see ya next. Xx

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Ruth and Molly
31/8/2014 13:48:22

Good start Tri, looking forward to much more goss and don't leave out d juicy bits 😜 oh an plus the pics to give is an idea of what we are missing. Safe trip.

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Trisha
31/8/2014 13:49:54

Happy traveling triona x

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Gearoid Egan link
1/9/2014 08:57:08

We will miss you triona xoxo

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CJB
2/9/2014 02:30:58

Best of luck Caitriona!!
Looking forward to hearing all about your trip.
Enjoy every minute.

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Sue
6/9/2014 01:45:24

Hope your having fun tri! Can't wait to hear all about your adventures so far & counting down the days till I see ya in San Fran!! 😊 Xxx

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