Blogs from Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe - page 6

Flight boarded on time but didn't take off until 14:00 (45 mins late). However, a good tail wind meant we made up the time and we landed at 17:16. We made it through security and collected our bags OK. I had been carrying my kilt so I handed it back to George for his flight back to Newcastle. We said our good byes. We'd spent nearly 1 month together and we'd had an absolutlely brilliant time. My thanks to George for being such a great travelling companion and for putting up with me for so long! Many thanks to Phil W for picking me up from Heathrow. He was there ready and waiting (although still in his paint spattered work clothes! I had expected a peaked cap and a message reading "Mr Guy") We made good ... read more

Nearly finished packing. Out tonight with Sue & Sophie to a very nice restaurant. For some reason feeling very apprehensive!... read more

Ok so here it is, my first blog! Really this is just a test so there will be nothing exciting here just yet! My last day in work tomorrow...9 days until I fly...It's coming around quickly!! Amz x... read more

With a target of £6,000 to raise for our trek we decided to host a fundraising BBQ to bring in some extra cash. My cricket club agreed to allow us to setup on a game day so we could cook for players and supporters throughout the day. Unfortunately the English weather struck and in poured down all morning and at lunchtime the cricket game was called off. We decided to venture out to Wycombe anyway as the forecast for later in the afternoon was clear and we had numerous people coming so figured we would at least sell a few sausages. Luck was on our side and after arriving and setting up it didn't rain for the rest of the afternoon. Many of the players and club regulars stuck around for some of the Aussie BBQ ... read more

Well I felt the need to add another entry..... 6 and a half days left at work and after last week honestly phone/office jobs really can do one! For a short time at least! We had a major event happen on Friday with a concert so all I have done is slept/talked and done nothing but hear about it so it was kind of a milestone to get to the end of last week. I now don't have to do another Friday at work ever again in this country! Everyone said to me at work that I shouldn't be so final and wishing my time away but honestly I know that a new start officially starts in 3 weeks time as it's about doing what I love and not comprimising! That starts with travel! Whatever happens ... read more