Well, I can happily report that i have my airline ticket is booked. I finally took the plunge after weeks of "im gonna do it!" the procrastination cost me about $200 as i went to book my ticket through Etihad a day after their sale finished. So instead of paying about $1080 for a 1-way ticket i ended up forking out $1275. But at least it's done.
I have my flight itinery and i fly out on (Wed) June 10th via Virgin Atlantic flight VS201 @ 2.25pm to Hong Kong, then Swiss Airlines flight LX139 from Hong Kong to Zurich, then Swiss Airlines flight LX316 and land in Heathrow @ 7.55AM on the 11th of June.
At this point in time i have no idea where i am going to stay but over the next few weeks im sure i will find a cheap and im guessing somewhat dodgy hostel to stay in for a few days.
Apart from this the only thing set in cement is that I have booked a ticket with The Fanatics Tour Group (yes that's the crazy part of the crowd dressed in green and gold that is going nuts - more than likely boozed up and just enjoying the atmosphere!)
I have a ticket to the Super 8's of the World Twenty20 Cup that is going to be played at The Oval. According to rankings and if everything works out to plan and Australia win (now that's no sure thing, the way that they are playing at the moment!) they will play England so we can dish it out to those whinging Pom's whilst enjoying a thousand beers! We get to see another game which chances are is Pakistan and Bangladesh which is the curtain raiser for the day - fun times ahead!
Aside from this i am just readying myself for the fun part of applying for a Youth Mobility Visa which i can apply for on March 11th as i can only apply 3 months out, prior to leaving. Kind of stupid that you cant apply for it any earlier. But that's Government departments - should i expect and more from them! Although they dont recommend booking a flight until you get your visa.....as expected i have ignored their advice and am crossing my fingers that they get their acts together or it might only be a 3 month visit :-(
Oh yeah - did i say that i was saving like crazy!
Monday, February 16, 2009
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