The end is nigh
My time in Ireland is almost over.
On Saturday afternoon I will be flying out of Dublin airport for the last time.
The last few weeks have been pretty busy trying to organise different things that I've needed to do in preparation for leaving. I think that I'm just about ready now.
The family that I've been lodging with have all gone on holidays, and it's just me and the dog here now. It's been good because it's given me the space and peace and quiet I've needed to pack my things and try to organise where I'm heading to next.
So, where to from here?
First stop is Munich to visit Mona for a week and then on to Istanbul for a few days. The day before Anzac day I leave for a 5 day tour of Gallipoli which I'm really looking forward to. I've spoken to people who went last year and everyone has said what an amazing experience it is and how moving the dawn service is.
After Gallipoli it's back to Istanbul and depending on how much I saw in the few days before the tour I might stay for a little while longer or, if I've seen enough, I'll catch a train to Bulgaria.
From there my plan is to visit most of the countries in Eastern Europe. Hopefully I'll be able to get off the beaten track and see some sights and towns that most tourists don't get to. I'm a bit worried about the language issue but I'm pretty sure that there will be someone who speaks a little English around when I really need them.
I have a rough plan which involves heading north west from Bulgaria up to the Czech Republic and then north east along the Baltic coast towards Russia. I've already got a tourist visa for Russia and I have to be in Moscow to catch a flight by the 20 June.
After that I will start again in Slovenia and make my way down, along the coast, to Greece where my trip will finish. From Greece I'll fly to London and start looking for a job and a house to live in. At this stage I'm planning on staying in London for a year or so, I'll see how it goes. My little bro Tim has just come over to the UK and will be living and playing cricket in Kent so I will be able to see him which will be great.
I've met some great people here in Dublin and I hope to stay in touch with them. But I am looking forward to leaving, I'm a bit sick of being in the one place at the moment and can't wait to get back into the backpacker mode and do some travelling again!
I don't know what the internet facilities in Eastern Europe are like so I don't think I'll be posting on this site very regularly for a while but I will try to put a few words and some photos up when I can.
I will have a new mobile number while travelling it's +423 663 236 533 and is supposed to work all throughout Europe which my Irish one won't.
See you all later, P!
On Saturday afternoon I will be flying out of Dublin airport for the last time.
The last few weeks have been pretty busy trying to organise different things that I've needed to do in preparation for leaving. I think that I'm just about ready now.
The family that I've been lodging with have all gone on holidays, and it's just me and the dog here now. It's been good because it's given me the space and peace and quiet I've needed to pack my things and try to organise where I'm heading to next.
So, where to from here?
First stop is Munich to visit Mona for a week and then on to Istanbul for a few days. The day before Anzac day I leave for a 5 day tour of Gallipoli which I'm really looking forward to. I've spoken to people who went last year and everyone has said what an amazing experience it is and how moving the dawn service is.
After Gallipoli it's back to Istanbul and depending on how much I saw in the few days before the tour I might stay for a little while longer or, if I've seen enough, I'll catch a train to Bulgaria.
From there my plan is to visit most of the countries in Eastern Europe. Hopefully I'll be able to get off the beaten track and see some sights and towns that most tourists don't get to. I'm a bit worried about the language issue but I'm pretty sure that there will be someone who speaks a little English around when I really need them.
I have a rough plan which involves heading north west from Bulgaria up to the Czech Republic and then north east along the Baltic coast towards Russia. I've already got a tourist visa for Russia and I have to be in Moscow to catch a flight by the 20 June.
After that I will start again in Slovenia and make my way down, along the coast, to Greece where my trip will finish. From Greece I'll fly to London and start looking for a job and a house to live in. At this stage I'm planning on staying in London for a year or so, I'll see how it goes. My little bro Tim has just come over to the UK and will be living and playing cricket in Kent so I will be able to see him which will be great.
I've met some great people here in Dublin and I hope to stay in touch with them. But I am looking forward to leaving, I'm a bit sick of being in the one place at the moment and can't wait to get back into the backpacker mode and do some travelling again!
I don't know what the internet facilities in Eastern Europe are like so I don't think I'll be posting on this site very regularly for a while but I will try to put a few words and some photos up when I can.
I will have a new mobile number while travelling it's +423 663 236 533 and is supposed to work all throughout Europe which my Irish one won't.
See you all later, P!
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