Ambling Ramblings #1

Today is the day that it all begins. "All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go....'cause I'm leaving on a jet plane" However, contrary to the lyrics of this song, I do know when I'll be back again! Phase one is ready to be put into action. First, a breakfast of pancakes and waffles with my family (our Saturday morning tradition), a few last minute things and frantically checking that I haven't forgotten anything (yes, I do have a toothbrush and I have remembered socks!) and then it's off to the airport for flight #1. First stop Auckland (for 2 hours) and then a rather long hop across the Pacific into the Northern Hemisphere. 30 hours after departing here, I will finally reach my first destination, snowy Canada. I'm sure the posts following this one will be much more interesting to read as there will be more to tell, however I had to start somewhere! So for now, it's 'au reviour' 'auf wiedersehen' 'adios' 'luikim yu bihain' and 'farewell' to this side of the world. I'll be back next year!