It’s 10:03pm on the eve of my departure for London. My bags are packed (it’s bulging at the seams). Tickets? Check. Passport? Check. Guide books and maps? Check. Ready to go?
I don’t think I have fully realised what I am in for yet! I know I am on the cusp of a great adventure that I will remember for years to come. The people I’ll meet, the places I’ll see!! I have a general perception of what UK life is like from the things I’ve read or seen on TV/movies, mixed with my friends and family’s own experiences but I know I will truly live it when I get there.
I am quite sad I’ll be leaving my loving parents, family and good friends and the Kiwi life behind but I know I’ll be back soon enough armed with stories and experiences to share when we meet again.
I am not travelling alone. Meet my travel companion- Rangimaire, or just Rangs for short.
She is a Maori doll given to me by my good friends Sarah and Matt! (Hi Sarah-to-da-J-oh and Triple M!) Rangs will be my constant travel buddy so look out for her. Her hair is always nicely done in a style I am yet to emulate. And she’s always looking to her right with a surprised look, but that’s ok, I’ll look to my left and we’ll have all areas covered. Right, so this is our very first photo together before our big trip…”Smile for the camera Rangs!”
OK. (Deep breath). It’s time for me to have a kip now before the big day tomorrow so I’ll love you and leave you.
Bring it on London! Bring it!
