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!)
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!)
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!
Laters, C
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
