Thought I'd lost the bug...

To my relief I've finally started planning again. For a while there I just couldn't be bothered. I think I've sussed out Scotland, Ireland & England. I've realised that in order for me to get home in April I have to try & get in as much as possible. I've got till Christmas here in the Midlands then only 3 months till my ticket expires form then (April). The easiest way to do this is on tours... I've decided no more long tours, I think I'd go insane so have looked at a combination of little tours...

The plan thus far - 3day tour of Scotland, I can always go back for more if I actually make it back over here, plus I'm looking at going end of Dec, beginning of Jan so it's going to be bloody freezing. Combination of 2 x 3day tours in Ireland if the dates work out & last but not least 1 x 7 day tour & 1 x 3 day tour of England & I pretty much think that leaves me to see Europe. The plan of attack is still been mulled over. I am hoping to meet up with Eve in mid March in Bangkok, which would be awesome! So that leaves me approx 1 & a half months in Europe. All I want at the moment is a taste.

I haven't decided yet if I'll keep traveling once I get home or not. Two of my best friends a pregnant & are due round May/June, my ticket runs out in April & I've decided I do want to come home for a bit of a break so it looks like I might stick round for 3 or 4 months then maybe back over here (UK) to get a 'proper' job so I can save some serious money then experience India, Siberia & Asia on the way home... My working visa, for the UK, runs out in May 06... Who knows!

Anyway got to get ready for work, at least I'm planning again!! Yay!

Hanley, England, Wednesday 3rd November 10.15am