Blogs from Pascoe Vale, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Oceania

Hi People, We woke up at 7.15am, as we had to be out of the house by the time Iain (couchsurf host) left for work. It was fine; as to be honest I wouldn’t want random people in my house all day. We got into the Centre (only 15 minutes) and headed for the public library where we wrote blogs, went on the Internet and went through tour leaflets to plan our east coast adventures. We booked up a day tour to the Whitsundays- including long beach and rafting and snorkeling off of Hook Island, departing from Airlie beach on 25th March. For lunch we went over to Pramah just a few stops on the metro, where we met Lauren Radcliff and her boyfriend at the station. Neil and I both worked a contract on Oceana ... read more

It's now that little bit closer again. Backpack arrived its awesome. My travel agent's name is Rose, she has confirmed everything is moving along. Flight booked, car hire for Wales booked, hostels booked, waiting on confirmation from busabout, waiting on confirmation of tours (Greek Island 4 Island flexi hopper, Skye High Scotland, All Ireland Rocker). 21 people have confirmed on facebook for my Bon Voyage party, plus another 20 or so have verbally confirmed. Its still difficult to know how many to cater for, partly cos its 3 stages and 3 venues and about half the guests are only coming to one or two parts. I just really hope everyone has a lovely time and people actually do turn up. I love that I get to say bye to everyone, have to make sure I take ... read more