Bit of a lazy day had by all today. Basically we ate, we drank, we saw some sights, we played cards, we drank some more! After breakfast, whilst Fran and Sam went off to be tortured (sorry I mean massaged), I went and treated myself to an iced coffee. Somehow I managed to make this last over an hour and it wasn't long before the girls were back to join me. Myself and Fran decided that at some point we needed to book a flight from somewhere to some place in Aust...

Mega sleep number 1 accomplished!! Somehow managed to sleep until lunchtime, haven't done that since probably the last time I slept in a hostel, clearly I'm not normal! Whilst I caught some Zeds, Fran and Sam managed to get showered, dressed, had 2 cups of tea/coffee, made friends, organised a night out and Sam even managed to get a hair cut, all without my knowledge!! When I finally woke up (after some gentle shouting, just to make sure I was still alive), we ...

Well after months of talking about it and weeks of preparation, the day has finally arrived. Our jobs have been jacked in, our homes abandoned and all our precious belongings safely stored in the parents loft. We've said our goodbyes and now it's time to hit the sky and shout "hello world, we're coming to get you". Be afraid, be very afraid!!! Next stop Delhi to pick up the bird and then onwards to Bangkok. See you on the other side!!!

On thursday 13th September I bid a final farewell to St George's NNU, my life for the past 7yrs. During my time there I've made some amazing friends, for life I hope, that I will miss loads. Although it was sad to say goodbye, its also very exciting because it marks the start of my next life chapter. To celebrate we had a typically british afternoon tea at work, complete with sandwiches, scones and lots of cakes. I am so touched by the effort everyone went to. A...