Bird Flown the Nest

Well the day has come - my daughter off to NZ saw her off at the airport just wish it was me but at least in 13 weeks (did I mention I was going to NZ) I will be on my way too. She has so grown up and we made it with the luggage 21.2kg they let her off with the over weight bit! Back pack on her back, looking quite the seasoned traveller. My mum and her aunt and uncle were there. We were all trying to think what we were doing at 18 years old - best probably not to go there! Kept her company and then saw her through departures managed eventually to get scottish beanie hat at the airport for Val, the only thing she asked for and most of the shops not selling as its summer apparently. Any way she will be fine and no doubt she will keep me posted just to make me jealous.

Weight Limit

Well it is now only a week till my daughter heads off to NZ. We had her suitcase unpacked and repacked last night after all there is a weight limit for luggage! You would not think it the fact that she could hardly carry it didn't seem to give her a clue that it might be too heavy. Mum to the rescue. We laid it all out on the spare room floor (no chance of anyone staying with us just now there just isn't room!) and then systematically went through it all me giving her at least 6 reasons why she shouldn't take various heavy things that they have shops there and speak our language and they have washing machines there too, so no need to pack it! We got there in the end with a kilo to spare! Passport and documents are at the ready! Countdown on - thankfully she is working lots between now and next week so that will keep her busy.

Once she is off I can concentrate on my own trip. Have already started to put clothes away I know I won't wear here and buying new bits and bobs. Determined to travel light not like my daughter! Checking the exchange rate every day and have managed to get some good rates so really have enough to keep us going but will still check anyway did I mention it is only 15 weeks and a day till we go!

Peter has a weekend off this week so we will concentrate on NZ checking our itinerary and route planner. I even managed to watch Billy Connolly's tour of NZ last night on the TV - just made me wish I was there.

2 weeks and counting

Well its now only 2 weeks till my daughter beats me to NZ! Her case is packed and will have to be repacked I am sure it just makes it in on the scales. What fun we have had shopping and getting things ready for her to take.

She has also decided to have another go at this driving nonsense! HELP! Now have my car insured so she can practice - have been out with her and I no longer have white knuckle syndrome. She is coming on fine so fingers crossed.

Of course its not long either till the exam results as she is away in NZ I get the honour of opening them not sure how I will feel brings back too many memories!

My own count down is now 15 weeks and 3 days - not long!