It’s been a LONG time since I wrote about where I am, and in that time a lot has happened. I have had a lot of wonderful moments, but also some lower moments . Here is a little summary of where I have spent my time in Australia so far:
November 27 – January 4 – Sydney
I started off my trip in Australia as I feel everyone should – with a hug and a McDonalds (I do talk about McDonalds a lot…). I stayed a week in Maze Backpackers, but to save money over the Christmas and New Year period (hotel/hostel prices are astronomical), I moved into a house share close to Kings Cross. The highlight of my time in Sydney was bringing in the new year on a boat just in front of the Harbour Bridge. It was a very special moment. Alas, it was time to move on.
Giraffes grazing with the Sydney Opera House in sight
January 4 – April 11 – Griffith, New South Wales
David got a job working for a winery in Griffith, so I decided at the last minute that I would join him. I worked on an almond farm as a general farm hand for most of the time I was here – which I thoroughly enjoyed (mostly because I spent all day on a quad). We stayed at The Globe Backpackers, a working hostel where I got my job. I stayed the length of time to get my 88 days of regional work signed off so I will have the option of a second year visa.
My daily view for three months
April 11 – April 16 – Castle Hill, Sydney
It feels like hostel prices have risen since I last stayed in Sydney, so I wanted to get the most for my money. I found a lovely home on Airbnb in North Sydney and I am writing this on their porch while I am listening to the birds around me. I could stay here a lot longer but it is soon time to move on…
April 16 onwards – South East Asia
I am incredibly excited to finally travel to South East Asia. I fly to Singapore on Thursday for three nights and cross the Malaysian border to Johor Bahru. I then fly to Kota Kinabalu in Malaysian Borneo. This is primarily to climb Mount Kinabulu. Right now, I don’t feel prepared or fit enough to climb but I am looking forward to the adventure. Aside from that, I have no idea what my south east Asia adventure will hold, and that’s the way I want it to be!
How spontaneous are you when you travel? Do you go with the flow, have a fixed itinerary or are you somewhere in between?
cant wait to see what you’s get up to in Asia. And what Asian McDonalds are like lol!!
Well isn’t that one of the biggest reasons to go?! #TooExcited
Great post Sarah! Xxx
Thank you Conor 🙂
Good Luck on the next part of your incredible journey 🙂
Thanks Tom – you’ll get to hear all about it anyways!