Blogs from Australia, Oceania

Ohhh… I write this blog with a heavy heart. It’s my final day! We agreed with a sleep in today, especially after the tiredness that we both felt yesterday! It’s bloody typical, I was awake at 7:30!! So annoying! I persisted, I laid in bed, watched a couple of Chateau renovation videos, then snoozed a bit more. I finally got out of bed at about 9:15. Bernard doesn’t work on a Friday, so he was doing a bit of sorting out in the living room. He’s been sleeping on an inflatable bed, and sharing Gavins bathroom for the last two weeks, as he gave up his bedroom, and en-suite for me. Bless him, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all of it. I stripped the bed, he hoovered the lounge. Bernard was sorting out the washing, whilst I ... read more

Day 50 - Contemporary Art Museum, Banksy Exhibition and a night out The starts to the day are getting slower, I can’t believe it Day 50! I did hear Bernard Making his smoothie this morning, but only put ecause ut ecause I was already awake. I was watching my iPad, as I knew it was far too early for me! I popped my earphones in, and lair browsing. I’m comfy and warm, chances are that I will nod back over to sleep! Well, that worked, I woke up again at about 8:45. I am purposely having a later start, as I’m meeting Bernard and Kevin at 5:30 in Town Hall. My plan is that if I set off later, I can fill my day, constructively, without having to return to the apartment, or have to hang ... read more

Early start this morning. Thought we were doing really well arriving at airport early. Just a 5 min walk from hotel so it was great. Then we hit customs. Oh dear God! Louie never wanted to go to Bali because of the fear of people planting drugs in your bag. To put his mind at ease we are travelling light. So light that we only have carry on luggage. Sounds good in theory, doesn't it. We head straight to border control. It's been over 10yrs since ove travelled overseas. The last time Jazz was 3 so 11yrs ago. I had completely forgotten that you can only put aresoles in your checked I baggage that goes underneath the plane. 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬Arghhhhhhh. So my excellent organisation meant throwing out our new deodorants and new can hair spray. Not happy! ... read more

Off we go to the airport! We have been counting down to this day, or well I have. Louie was suppose to be flying from Perth directly from work, however our plans changed when he was sent home early from work on Good Friday. This resulted in having to change flight details and rebooking flights from Sydney. Lucky for him I was able to arrange it so that he's not only the same flight as me, I managed to change my seats so we could sit together. We are probably lucky that he is flying with me with it being his first time going through customs etc. I feel pretty organised. Managed to sort most things out online - visas, tourist tax, customs declaration and have the itinerary and all documents printed off. Thanks to all ... read more

Today was another lazy start, which was good for me! I had a really easy night, followed by an easy morning. I've had a message from Bernard, he is on his way home. I'm pleased that he went all out, on his night out. I don't want him to miss out of his own life, just to sit at home with me! A job that I need to sort out, whilst I have the time, is my SIM card. I have had an email to inform me that I have only 3 days left. It’s so important when you are travelling to always have access to the Internet. I will only need 4 days short of data until I leave, but I still need it for those 4 days. I managed to access the app, and ... read more