Things are getting VERY close now...only a day and a bit left until we leave the country. Iz is probably A LOT more excited than me, but I think as soon as I'm on the plane, or even just see the plane, it will sink in. We had a great weekend catching up with everyone...we will miss you all...but we will be back! I am getting the girls over tomorrow to do a final suitcase pack...and hopefully throw out one or two things. Toiletries seem to be the killer!! As long as I'm under the 15kg mark to start, I'll be [View Full Entry]

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Well, the big trip is getting close now! Don't know whether to be excited or stressed...I think I'll have to settle for both. This week I will be able to finalise everything before we go - not too much left to do. We aer both looking forward to catching up with everyone at the pub this Friday night, and getting a a few photos. Am definitely going to miss our baby peepsy - Jaffa the one eyed poodle! Thought I'd add a photo so we can see her while we're away. Will post one more blog before we go...then it's [View Full Entry]

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Can't sleep. Iz and I are pondering over the trip...so much to do, so little time! I keep thinking of things to organise - luggage locks, sewing kit, ponchos etc. My parents headed off today for their four month journey...back to Northern Ireland for a couple of months, then touring Europe with some relies. Dad managed to grab some poor girl's luggage at Sydney airport, and only realised at 9:00pm tonight...had to go back and get HIS bag...very typical of dad. They leave for Belfast tomorrow, via Hong Kong and Heathrow, with my 84 year old grandad in tow. He travelled [View Full Entry]

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Trip OverviewWell, there isn't long now until the big trip!! Iz and I are getting very excited (and stressed) about the adventure that lies ahead. I am in the process of choosing a travel blog to keep all our friends and family in the know...can't wait to add all our stories and photos over the next few months! [View Full Entry]

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