I’ve been in Nicaragua for a week now and I’m happy to report that despite all this family time, no one has killed anyone. The first full day in Nicaragua was spent at a beach town, Pochomil. We didn’t do much other than swim in the pool and eat fresh seafood.
Currently listening to: “The Man Who Sold the World” by David Bowie
I’m back in my pack and in a foreign country again! This time instead of me being alone, making new friends and getting on the back of strangers’ motorbikes; I’m with my parents, my grandfather and some more extended family on my first proper family holiday in quite some time.
Currently Listening to: “Loud Places” by Jamie XX
I’ve been home now for just over two weeks and I’m still adjusting to life in one place. My journey home wasn’t as smooth as I had hoped. After traveling from Boracay to Bangkok for 22 hours, my body was exhausted. By the time I arrived in Guangzhou, for my six-hour layover, I was not concerned about trying to beat the jet lag. I simply wanted to sleep. I asked about the lounge that I was supposed to have access to, but was told that it was in a different terminal and wasn’t allowed to go there. I eventually found an empty gate and a corner to throw my backpack down and sleep for two hours. It was the restful, unglamourous sleep, you know the kind where you pass out with your mouth wide open? I thought it would help, but I was wrong. Continue reading “Checking In”
Currently listening to: “Karma Police” by Radiohead I have made it safely to Vietnam. After a 9 hour flight from Sydney Monday morning, I arrived in the late afternoon to cloudy skies and chaos. I had heard the traffic in Saigon was intense, but I honestly believe that is an understatement. At any given time … Continue reading Gooood Morning, Vietnam!
Currently Listening to: “Wouldn’t It Be Nice” by the Beach Boys
Hello from Sydney International Airport! Apologies for not posting much this week. I arrived in Port Douglas and truly embraced the slow pace of life and upon arriving back in Sydney took off to go camping on the beach. So here’s some more on what I’ve been up to: Continue reading “Quick Catchup “
Currently Listening to: “Starman” by David Bowie
Melbourne, a city with a similar vibe to San Francisco. Melbourne is a city that has great food, a fantastic China Town, lots of museums, and street art down many of its small alleys. Continue reading “A Weekend In Melbourne “
Currently Listening to: “I Am the Lion King” by Papa
I safely landed in Sydney early Monday morning at 6am. I had been expecting to land feeling exhausted, but the final descent into Sydney was beyond exciting. Most airports aren’t situated near the city center. Continue reading “Welcome to Sydney!”
Currently Listening to: “Colder Arms” by Mumford & Sons
I’m at the airport now and I am still completely dumbfounded as to how this day snuck up on me. I’ve spent the summer counting down the months, then the weeks, then the days and even the hours with my friend in Sydney, yet I still woke up in a state of denial disbelief. Continue reading “Why now?”
Strange Trails 