So today is the day! My bags are (mostly) packed my room (mostly) cleaned out and I am ready to go! Off to the airport in about 3 hours and then the dreaded wait. Will there or won't there be seats on the plane for me. The joys of traveling standby! Not that I am complaining, having a sister working for emirates is probably the best thing in the world (thanks Soph!), and the 30kg luggage limit sure helps too!
So I have been busy the last few days trying to get everything organised and of course saying goodbye to everyone. There is a lot that I'm going to miss about Australia. My friends and family of course, my dog, my other dog Ralf who I'm sure will again wait patiently on my bed for my return. Food is a big one. I have been busy frantically eating all of the foods I'm going to miss - salt and vinegar chips, milo, vegemite on toast, vietnamese, tatie pie! Even simple things like sandwiches, cereal and milk, and of course bacon and ham! I love Moroccan food, but having it all day, every day...
I think I'm even going to miss the weather! I haven't had a winter in about 2 years. The temperature in Dubai today is 34, and in Fes 22, and set to get much hotter still. At least I'll get a good tan! (kidding - i have a big bottle of sunscreen already packed.)
Anyway, time is ticking away and I'm still not completely ready. I will write again from Dubai!
Oh my, you're going again! Good luck to you with love (and pomegranates, they are delicious!). And remember, if you miss winter, Finland is the place to be, sometimes even during summertime.
ReplyDeleteGreetings from Anu & Hilja in Turku, +8 degrees celsius
This is all very exciting! Hopefully you are now packed, leaving behind a tidy room and are now on your way to Dubai. Although Singapore is quite nice I hear this time of year..... I am looking forward to you blogging regularly.
ReplyDeleteLove etc from Gayle and Bruce in Ampilatwatja - a very pleasant 22 degrees.