The last 3 weeks have been full of little trials and setbacks. It has been a challenge being home, being on the other side of the world from my heart; being back at work and seeing the countdown of days sky-rocket back up to 140+. Well, approximately.
Because I don't know when I'll be back exactly. I've set a date for the end of my course, and as soon as possible after that, I'll be pulling up roots and heading over to the unknown future. But when? I feel aimless and wandering without a date to count down to.
I'm not giving up on moving, but there are a few financial issues that need to be ironed out before I can go anywhere, so there are many hours to be worked, items to be sold, trip plans to be scrapped. I need to stop moping and start sleeping better, keeping tidier, writing more, expressing more.
This is the happiest and one of the hardest times of my life, all at once. Fallen head over heels, then separated. A little lost without someone who means the earth to me. Someone I'd make up if he didn't exist. Someone I waited to find, and was worth the wait.
Tick, tock, tick, tock. 137.. ish.
(Scotland was great, by the way. Photos are on Flickr).
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
London
When we arrived into London we'd been travelling for over 30 hours. We'd only finished packing in the morning, and had ended up early at the airport in Wellington, and were transferred to an earlier flight at the last minute. Checked all the way through, which is a rarity for staff travel, but a benefit of leaving from your base airport, where the staff all know you.
Our Hong Kong transit was hot but relatively painless, and I vowed never to bring a jacket when travelling again. What a hassle. Once we arrived in London, the tube was fairly warm also, so I didn't really wear my jacket until later in the evening. Point taken, and I definitely didn't bring it on my way home and was much more comfortable.
Arriving in London, we were astounded by the customs queue. I'd heard about Heathrow, but not to that extent. Craig was picking us up, and it was good that he left late, as we took an hour and a half to clear the customs arrival point. He was waiting at the arrivals entrance, and we waved enthusiastically at each other. So nice to have a friendly face welcome us!
My time there was spent touristing it up. Sarah showed me all those monuments and buildings that American sitcoms show you to convince the audience that they're actually in London filming this! really! It was surreal but so fun at the same time.
What blew me away about the city is the amazing amount of people there are everywhere. Well everywhere that is central. I'm so used to little old New Zealand, I guess, that the tourists, Londoners and tube-hoppers were a little baffling at first. I grew to get used to it, however, and push my way around the tube when necessary.
I also saw a couple of places that are pretty neat, such as the Globe Theatre:
And somewhere very exciting and special to me, that I dragged Dave out to: Abbey Road.
What a dream it'd be to record there sometime.. to know the history; the legendary musicians that have recorded there. It was fun enough walking across the famous zebra crossing.
Overall, I'm looking forward to seeing Londontown again when I return to Scotland, and spending more time with the Burkes there after they move over. I never saw myself moving to the UK or liking it this much but it was a fun adventure...
Scotland travel stories soon.
Our Hong Kong transit was hot but relatively painless, and I vowed never to bring a jacket when travelling again. What a hassle. Once we arrived in London, the tube was fairly warm also, so I didn't really wear my jacket until later in the evening. Point taken, and I definitely didn't bring it on my way home and was much more comfortable.
Arriving in London, we were astounded by the customs queue. I'd heard about Heathrow, but not to that extent. Craig was picking us up, and it was good that he left late, as we took an hour and a half to clear the customs arrival point. He was waiting at the arrivals entrance, and we waved enthusiastically at each other. So nice to have a friendly face welcome us!
My time there was spent touristing it up. Sarah showed me all those monuments and buildings that American sitcoms show you to convince the audience that they're actually in London filming this! really! It was surreal but so fun at the same time.
What blew me away about the city is the amazing amount of people there are everywhere. Well everywhere that is central. I'm so used to little old New Zealand, I guess, that the tourists, Londoners and tube-hoppers were a little baffling at first. I grew to get used to it, however, and push my way around the tube when necessary.
I also saw a couple of places that are pretty neat, such as the Globe Theatre:
And somewhere very exciting and special to me, that I dragged Dave out to: Abbey Road.
What a dream it'd be to record there sometime.. to know the history; the legendary musicians that have recorded there. It was fun enough walking across the famous zebra crossing.
Overall, I'm looking forward to seeing Londontown again when I return to Scotland, and spending more time with the Burkes there after they move over. I never saw myself moving to the UK or liking it this much but it was a fun adventure...
Scotland travel stories soon.
Friday, October 03, 2008
Oooh-kay
Or the UK. Whichever you prefer.
I am here. Well. I have been here for nearly 3 weeks - I am leaving on Monday. I feel very torn about leaving. There is so much to do in preparation for coming back next year, but at the same time, returning to New Zealand means going back to work and going back to being without Dave.
Add that to the fact that I've kinda fallen in love with Edinburgh. What a beautiful city. Photos to come.
London was great as well - so much to see and the weather was fantastic. Sarah was an excellent wee host and I felt like I actually got a taste of the city. Looking forward to going back and not doing so much touristy stuff, now that I've done that, and starting to see the lesser-known areas. Sooo many tourists. I was blown away.
But yes. When I get back and have loads of time and am sad sad sad I shall post the photos of my trip and give you more of a rundown. Right now I have to spend time with Dave, get some rest in after travelling back from the Highlands today, and well, sort out my stuff.
Packing is not going to be fun.
I am here. Well. I have been here for nearly 3 weeks - I am leaving on Monday. I feel very torn about leaving. There is so much to do in preparation for coming back next year, but at the same time, returning to New Zealand means going back to work and going back to being without Dave.
Add that to the fact that I've kinda fallen in love with Edinburgh. What a beautiful city. Photos to come.
London was great as well - so much to see and the weather was fantastic. Sarah was an excellent wee host and I felt like I actually got a taste of the city. Looking forward to going back and not doing so much touristy stuff, now that I've done that, and starting to see the lesser-known areas. Sooo many tourists. I was blown away.
But yes. When I get back and have loads of time and am sad sad sad I shall post the photos of my trip and give you more of a rundown. Right now I have to spend time with Dave, get some rest in after travelling back from the Highlands today, and well, sort out my stuff.
Packing is not going to be fun.
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