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Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Rhondda Cynon Taff » Hirwaun June 7th 2015

Well its less than 12 hours before my flight. Thanks all, for your messages. Had a fab day catching up with friends and family. I also couldn't leave without having a proper Sunday dinner with Welsh Lamb!!! Its now time to catch some Zzzzz before the early 3am start. Let the adventure begin!!!!!... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Rhondda Cynon Taff » Hirwaun June 6th 2015

At last the bag is packed and I'm ready to go. My hair has been cut but the curl still continues to rule. Thank God for hats. I have enough medication to rival Boots for any emergency. Waterproof garments to give the monsoon a run for its money and most importantly disposable toilet seat covers. A very unusual and practical gift I recieved from a concerned well wisher or someone ripping the piss! ;) Not too sure which one they are, but grateful none the less. Those paired with my pegless line, universal bath plug and welsh flag, I believe I have everything I could ever need. Even better, today I was given a companion to travel with. " Always There Teddy Bear" known as A.T, who's a beautiful handmade gift from my Mam who has ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Rhondda Cynon Taff » Hirwaun June 5th 2015

Today has been tremendous meeting those friends that have been part of my life for at least the last 25 years. They all say the same thing. " I cant believe your going and your not going to be here." Its really heartfelt hearing such messages and right now, I'm not sure it still feels real to me that I leave on Monday! What's also been great about today is I have concentrated on what really is needed and what is a nice to have and the fact I have had some further amazing gifts that you will see along the way. Its making what gets into the case even tougher!!!! Tomorrow I will sort that out, once and for all. I've also managed to be productive with me finalising my Will. Please dont gasp, as ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Rhondda Cynon Taff » Hirwaun June 4th 2015

Well I have always hated packing and given the added pressure of no more than 15kg for a trip of a lifetime it's proving a tough task. It's taken me all day to complete my packing and as of yet I have still failed to reach my target. I need to shed a further 4kg in the next 3 days. This sounds very similar to my own weight loss challenges, where I get there eventually but after a lot of huffing and puffing. More packing tomorrow then.... Its been further complicated this evening with a surprise early Birthday celebration laced with fundamental gifts consisting of disposable toilet seat covers and Vasaline!! I am not sure right now my parents fully understood when I said this was a trip for me to discover myself! or to that ... read more
To this.......overweight case!
Early Birthday Celebration
The World in my Hands!

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Rhondda Cynon Taff » Hirwaun June 3rd 2015

Well its been a busy one today, with finshing off my CV for the dreaded "work section" of my trip and updating my Linked In profile, to sorting out some currency for each of the destinations, to an hour session with my IT hero on downloading, communicating and file management. All in all I think its time for a large Port or 3 before embarking on the ultimate packing conundrum tomorrow.... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Rhondda Cynon Taff » Hirwaun June 2nd 2015

Who ever said retail therapy always perks you up is a bloody genius. I've really enjoyed my shopping trip today even though I purchased quite a few unconventional things.... universal bath plug, a pegless washing line, an alarm clock and a hydration system. How the traveller lives hey!! Still not quite at the acceptance stage yet, that this is happening but pleased I have picked up some essential items. I did manage to get a fab lightweight fleece and a foldaway 25 ltr back pack aswell so all in all I am nearly ready to go!... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » Wales » Rhondda Cynon Taff » Hirwaun June 1st 2015

Its raining, windy and cold and its June!!! No change there then, yet it feels very reassuring that I have not left home yet. It is 7 days until the start of my trip. At this very moment, I still feel its going to happen to someone else, even though today marks the end of an era in my little world. Today I moved back to Mam and Dad's before embarking on my adventure. It feels surreal and quite sad given the ripe old age of 36 looms heavily. This next week will bring the overwelming excitement about the opportunity ahead and the realistation of what I am about to embark on. The feeling of "What am I doing?" starts to loom.... read more




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