The day of departure is getting closer, which means I have to start packing, and gathering all the crazy travel thingies that are mini. So far I have mini everything: toothpaste, shampoo, lotion, contact solution, mouthwash…I got mini thingy happy in Target. I have these for the first couple of days for my travel agency’s (Australearn) orientation period, and in case my checked luggage takes a detour. I also got some cool socks that prevent blood clots called flight socks, and space bags! I can’t really say anything about the socks, since I haven’t used them yet, but these bags are amazing!
(Don't worry this is just my carry on.)
They say you can roll these, but when I have two pea coats and a sweater in one, it’s pretty hard to roll with no upper body strength….so my mom and I have been setting them on our dining table and pushing our chests on them squishing the air out; then we roll and squish some more. And it works amazingly! I suggest them to anyone who travels. I got mine in Bed, Bath, and Beyond, but I think you can get them in Target or any luggage store.
In between packing I went to my go to site, Conde Nast Traveler website, to see what they said about traveling in New Zealand, and Australia. For spring break I’m hoping to take a short trip to Sydney and Melbourne, Australia. Because really, how can I go Down Under without going to Sydney?! And I just sort of added Melbourne in. Mostly because the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) nominated it one of the three world’s City’s of Literature along with Iowa City in 2008; and my sister Sarah said I would love it.
(I 'borrowed' this poster here)
So while doing random Conde Nast research on Sydney I somehow followed a Sydney Opera link, and somehow looked up the events dates of operas around that time…..and *cough* ended up buying a ticket for an opera. I think I forgot to mention that I’m and impulse buyer. Even before I have tickets to get to Australia, I have paid for an opera ticket. So I guess this means that I’m going to Sydney! Woot! I feel like being impulsive is good sometimes….right? Click here to for info on the opera.
Well I’m off to read more travel books and watch New Zealand movies/t.v. shows! Oh, and I will have legit ‘goals’ list next time.
