On the move again...bye Australia!

Wow! I can’t believe I’m leaving Australia today! It feels like just yesterday, Jim and Amy were picking me up from the airport etc, definitely not 4 months ago. I have to say thought, it didn’t seem to be going that fast at the time, but looking back about everything I’ve done and achieved over the last 4 months… I’m impressed.

I’m so excited about moving on to New Zealand and seeing something completely new but at the same time I’m really nervous and I guess a little gutted to be leaving. I’m so ready to leave Australia etc but I will miss it and everyone over here. The Bromley’s residence as been like home for me over the last few months and I’ve got the same butterflies I had before I left England. Its like going completely solo again, which I guess I’m not as I’m going to see and stay with Ian and his family for a few days. But it’s not the same as family.

I’m so very grateful for everything Kath and Jim have done for me… but especially Kath. Not only has she done the obvious for me and giving me a place to stay and feed me etc no questions asked, but she’s bend over backwards to make sure I have a fantastic trip. Whether it be being able to use a car, helping me out when things have gone wrong such as my rail pass and being able to use the phone and internet to stay in contact with home. She’s followed me very step of the way and helped me out whenever she can. And especially a big thank you for letting me and Gaz have Avoca for those few days. We had a fantastic few days, so thank you from both of us.

Well all my bags are packed and I’m ready to go…so I’ll talk to you again on the next stage of my trip with only 7 weeks to go. I also can’t believe that in 4 weeks on Sunday I arrive in Japan and Nessa will be there…(or coming to meet me as I understand that 6.45am is very early especially as Vicki isn’t due until around 10ish). I definitely think this trip is going to end on such a high, so thanks girls for agreeing to the madness which is coming all the way to Japan to meet me for a girlie trip!

Love you xxx