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Thursday Aug 09, 2007

Nerves?

As I type this I only have about 10 hours before I need to get up to go to the airport. I can tell you right now that I don't think I've been this nervous before! Or is it excitement? I can never tell the difference!

Part of the reason I feel like this is because I have no idea what to expect from it; I've never been to the airport myself nevermind the other side of the world! Add in the fact that I don't know anyone who is going and it all equals a stomach full of butterflies. Of course I know that it's going to be an amazing experience, and that almost everyone else who I'm going to meet is probably feeling the same way... but still... AH!

My bags packed and I'm ready to go, no turning back now! But of course I don't, and wouldn't, turn back. I mean how many people in the world will get to do the things that I'll be doing over the next month? Not many when you look at the grand scale of the worlds population! So yes! Bring it on I say, a good adventure is essential in life!

So hopefully by the time you read another one of these, I'll be relaxed and at ease with the whole thing! Until then, take it easy!

Johnny

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Wednesday Aug 08, 2007

Travelling bug

Hey, my names Jonathan and have always wanted to travel. I come from a small town just outside Scotlands biggest city, Glasgow. I'm only 19 but have been to quite a few destinations although all with my family.

During my first year at university (which has just finished) a group called the International Student Volunteers came into a few lectures and told us about their organisation; basically telling us that we get to go to a far away country for at least a month, do two weeks volunteer work and two weeks outdoor adventure, all for a reduced price.

I was sold! I got a leaflet and saw New Zealand, and instantly knew that I wanted to go as I've always had a craving to go. As this is my first time travelling such a distance myself, and doing any kind of volunteer work, I have no idea what to expect. But from what people have told me of their own experiences it's something that I'm looking forward to.

So here's hoping that this is the start of the travelling/volunteer bug giving me a big bite on the arm!

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