*This post is participating in its first blog-hop hosted by Tortoise Mum on the theme of Opportunity Cost. Hop on over and take a look at other posts on opportunity cost. I finally set out on my journey to travel
Are women really impure in the eyes of god?
In my last post (here) I talked about how the temple is the centre of the community in India. However I have now found myself banned from entering. Yes, banned from the temple….. what terrible faux pas did I make
The rules of driving in India
Any westerner who has driven in a car, rickshaw, van or motorcycle in India will tell you its an experience that has to be lived to be believed. I have been in India for 4 days now. Its only been
Orchids in Singapore
So now I am finally on my way, and have just spent two relaxing days in Singapore. Singapore is one of those places that I love to visit, but I am not too sure if I could live here. Its
All packed up
Phew! It’s been a busy few weeks. In the last week I have: Packed up a three bedroom house Moved all my furniture and belongings into a 3 by 3 storage unit Cleaned my house from top to bottom; and
To kiss or not to kiss
My goodbyes, au revoirs and bon voyages have started. I finished work this week, and as I was bidding farewell to my colleagues, some who are now friends, it raised some awkward questions. Are we close enough to kiss? Do
Clearing out the closet
This week I begin packing. I have 18 days to be out of my house, and so the countdown to clear out my belongings begins. But where is the best place to start? I have a three bedroom + study
The panic sets in
I haven’t written for a couple of weeks now, partly due to illness (its winter where I live and so very cold), and partly due to panic. Panic over the amount of things that I have to do in the
Odontophobia
Like many, one of my biggest fears is the dentist. A bigger fear would be to end up in this situation: As much as I fear the dentist here in Australia, I am terrified of needing one in India. So
Keeping it flexible
I have booked my flights, only 8 weeks and 2 days until I am on my way. Thanks to my generous parents, I will be flying Business Class, enabling me to carry extra luggage. Given that I am moving indefinitely,