Counting down the days...

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Words can't describe how stupidly excited I am about this Summer. The tickets have been booked, the general route planned and my clothes are laid out in neat piles on the spare bed.

I wrestled long and hard over whether to take a travel hairdryer and came to the conclusion that it was a necessity i could not do without, so in it went along with my survival bag, first aid kit and whistle. (All precautions taken as promised mum!) And yes i promise to take my aspirin and drink lots of water on the flight.

The list of things I want to do and places I want to see seems to grow ever longer week by week, but high on the list are volcanoes, glaciers and caves as well as getting up close to the native wildlife. (That's whales, dolphins and kiwi's) I have promised to not get bitten or scratched by anything while in New Zealand, can't promise the same for Australia though! As you know i don't go looking for trouble!

The general route is going to be North Island down to the South Island with a hop over to Sydney and then back to the South Island. Fairly vague and random for now, the plan being to go with the flow and see what happens!

xx

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Comments

[Liz]

Buon Viaggio!
Hi Sarah-Jane! Just wanted to wish you Buon viaggio on your travels. Your summer holiday plans sound awesome and I will be following your blogs step by step with eager anticipation. As I won't be with you in person on your travels, I will definately be with you in spirit as I read of your exciting adventures down under and in NZ. Not long now for your long awaited travels to begin....just over one week of school and then we'll all be free! Ciao Ciao! Liz XX

[Sue O'Shea]

Dear Sarah Jane, Less than 24 hours to go now and you must be so excited. This is to wish you a good journey to your destination. I look forward to hearing of your arrival and whether or not you had an opportunity to use your Dutch phrases to good effect on the plane. have the best time in the world, love Sue O

[Mummy!]

You've nearly gone
Hopefully the journey to Heathrow won't require water wings. The dog will feel more comfortable without the terrifying 'rucsack beast' lurking in the lounge. We shall miss you but know that you will have a trip of a lifetime. Keep safe and in touch.

[Gayna Hodges]

Good Luck and Safe Journey
Hi Sarah Jane, just found out how to get onto your blog. You should be getting to Heathrow now so just wanted to wish you a wonderful trip, safe journey and hope you have lots of great experiences. Look forward to hearing of your adventures from NZ and Oz. Come back to us safely as I can't imagine the school office without you sitting on the floor! Lots of Love Gayna xxx

[Katie]

wot no update!
Dear SJ, it's Monday evening and I can't believe there is no update - haven't you heard of the 'in-flight' technology!!! I figure you must still be in transit so have a good journey and take care. Lots of love. Keep in touch. xxx