Nearly 58 Days

Well. As the title of this post says, it's almost 58 days until we leave for our adventure! Scott and I went shopping on Saturday, as both Mountain Designs AND Kathmandu were having sales. Bargain!! So I spent all up $120 in three stores (Silk Road was also visited), and I did not pay full price for any item. Yay! I pretty much have everything I need to buy, apart from medication. At least I think so, sitting here without my trusty travel book nearby!

Not much

I need to get used to the fact that people read my journal. Nicole (hi! because I know you read) came over the other night and we had tea and talked of travel. But she mentioned something that I had written here, but I had not spoken to her about. This freaked me out somewhat, as I forget that people may actually read this gabble. I suppose it's probably because we are still in Australia. I guess once we leave it will be different, as I would really like people to be reading what I have been up to, as it will be a major form of communication with Down Under.

Bank account shall be opened ASAP methinks. I have heard that the account we will be opening (the one with Travelex) took a friend's boyfriend 10 weeks, rather than the advertised 5 weeks. Hmmm... I think we should get it done.

As for the pub application... all I have to do is airbrush those full length photos of me so I look like some supermodel.

Decision time

I have decided to apply for the pub thing, regardless. Then we will see what happens, then play it by ear.

Confused

Ok, as the title of this post says, I am confused. Scott and I decided, when we were in the planning stages of our trip, that we would do pub work. It was going to be a great start to our working holiday - we would get to work together, live together, and get paid. It's not that I am having second thoughts, I really want to do the pub work, as I think it sounds like fun. I am just worried about future stuff. I want to get a museum job over there, and I am worried that if I get an offer that is too good to pass up, then what'll happen to the pub work? I think we will still apply and see how it all goes. I may get rejected here anyway, or they may not find us a placement. Who knows.

Also having issues with money, and bank account details. It's all so confusing. It's just that I want to be able to spend my earnings on stuff for my family, without expecting Scott to pay. I don't even know if that makes any sense, but I want to be able to be independent, pay my own way while we are there.

Update

Wel, it's just over 10 weeks until we leave the country.

Scott and I went for a walk yesterday with our backpacks on - I am sure we looked funny, but we are going to look just as funny overseas!! I am happy with my pack, I just have to get used to being a snail (for those of you not understanding the reference - we will be carrying our houses on our backs!)

I am trying to figure out where to have a going away party. I am trying to find a restaurant which is suitable - ie caters for everyone's tastes and budgets, is not too noisy so I can actually talk to people, and is not too far away! So those of you who read this, if you have any suggestions... email me, or post a comment if you do not have my email address. I'd love to hear your ideas!

The next task on our To Do list is to pay off the Contiki tour. Then we will be applying for the pub company. We have pretty much decided on Canterbury as a first choice for that. It sounds like a great place, and is close to Dover for those all important weekend trips to France and Belgium!

Whoo Hoo!

I got word today that my visa got approved. This does not mean, however, that I will be allowed into the UK, but I have a better chance than I did before.