After planning for what seems like a significant chunk of my life, I am mere days away from leaving the country, and everything with which I am familiar, behind for seven months. I am calmer than I thought I would be. I feel I'm ready - my flights are sorted, my rucksack is packed, all my documents are ready and my first nights accomodation is booked - and whilst I am apprehensive about what is to come, I am certain I can handle anything that will happen over the next few months. Having left the working world behind I felt a sense of euphoria at the thought of having so little in the way of responsibilty for such a long time. I can get up when I want, go where I want and spend my time
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