Round the World

The ball is really rolling now! I just went looking for a bit of simple information on how to apply for my NZ visa, and 10 mins later I've got it!

Just have to hear back from them but I'm assured there shouldnt be any problem, and they took my credit card details...(I was a bit iffy handing those over..but I suppose its the same thing as giving them over the phone..)

Talk about effortless! I launched a chat window and an operator went through the process with me there and then. It couldnt have been easier. The company are called VISA First in case anyone is looking for info on Oz/Nz visas.

This time last week, I had nothing organised at all...now I seem to be on some sort of roll!

Hurray! Feeling a strange mix of nerves (oh God, what have I done...I didnt really think this through) and complete excitment (Yahoo! This means I'm on my way FINALLY!)

I did it. I just booked the preliminary flights for my RTW trip. I've been talking about it for so long at this stage, I was even beginning to wonder if I was ever going to get my ass in gear and do it.

Anyway, I've been keeping a close eye on some ridiculously cheap fares over the last while and today they went up slightly, so that was the impetus for the RASH DECISION.

So, I'm booked on a flight to NYC on 3 Jan and then on a flight from there to Lima 2 days later.

I've also reserved, but not paid for, a flight from Buenos Aires to Auckland (which is about €1000 ouch!) in late Feb.

Excitement, excitement, excitement......