I was up and packed and ready to go by 9am, even though I didn't have to "check out" by 11 and didn't have to leave for the airport until around midday. It was raining (again!) but I still went for a walk as planned. I walked about 10 minutes up the road to the main drag and there was shops up there. I grabbed some breaky at Starbucks, (only because there was no Tim Horton!) and wandered the strip a bit. I headed back around 11.30am to change into my flight ou...

Finally...after 15 months of planning, I'm off on my America / Canada adventure!! I have a jam packed itinerary, so watch this space to follow my shenanigans! But first, to get through the long haul flight via LA to my first destination...Dallas. Now, where's that lady with the coffee trolley... Bye Oz!!!

Great day for flying? I don't think so, but I'm placing faith in my skilled pilot... I'm exhausted already after getting up at 6am! Had a great trip in to the airport, thanks housey Brad. A bit sad watching Buddy drive off & leave me behind. Bag checked. Tick. Customs. Tick. Security. Tick. Breakfast. Tick. Butterflies in my tummy. Tick. Missing my mum already. Tick. Just waiting in the departure lounge now. Boarding in 10 mins and there's 8 people he...

So here I am! Finally finished up at work today, and I'm officially on holidays!!! Now I have a busy weekend of washing and packing and preparing everything. 4 more sleeps...........................