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Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London » Balham September 2nd 2010

Wow! Back in London after ten years! It's so great to be back! And already, after only a day I'm feeling pretty settled. Slept in a little this morning and woke up feeling decidedly average - jetlagged! Had brekky and chatted with Vicky's flatmate Susan and her sister Chrissy. What cool chicks - both ex advertising and now into yoga and studying naturopathy! Very interesting women. Once I got myself organized I headed out. Down to Vicky's favorite shopping street - Northcote Road. It was definitely the spot for the yummy mummy's around town, as Vicky had warned me. Everyone just seemed extremely well groomed and wealthy. Really nice spot. Popped into Starbucks for a while, figured out how to use their wireless and added some travel apps to my iPhone. Got a uk sim for ... read more

Asia » Singapore September 1st 2010

Left NZ on the 30th August. Sean very kindly dropped me at the airport. Flew to Brisbane, too easy, but then had a 7 hour wait at the airport. Well a bit more than 7 hours in the end as we arrived early and departed late. You try killing 7 hours at an airport where almost everything is shut - not alot of fun! In the end I did fill in the time reasonably well - used the Internet, read, updated notes in my iPhone, and tried to sleep, not very successfully as the airport was freezing. Note to self, check flights more carefully and don't have such a long layover if you can help it! Boarded for Singapore about 3am. Good flight, spare seat next to me - loved the space. I watched a few ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » Mount Roskill August 6th 2010

Had my first vaccination for my trip today - so exciting! A strange thing to say about a vaccination, I know, but I guess having it made the trip start to feel real. Packed up my little pack tonight when I got home. Not much space to fit enough to live with for six weeks! ... read more




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