Just before I go

So, on Friday I said my sad goodbyes to Krakow, and had an uneventful flight back to Britain. I met my Mum in the airport, then we headed back to her house to sort out some things, before going into town to buy a few clothes and collect my new currency;

From left to right; Malaysian Ringgit, Singapore Dollars and Indonesian Rupiah.

Afterwards it was fish and chips for dinner and an early night.

On Saturday, I had a home-cooked English breakfast (maybe not healthy but definitely delicious), and went for a day trip with my family to the picturesque town of Ely.

From left to right; my sister, Katy; my Mum, Shirley; and her husband, Mick.

When we got home, more family arrived and my Mum made a huge buffet meal. In the evening I went out around Downham Market with my step-brother, Chris, and experienced the night life of a small English town once again, which was surprisingly enjoyable.

On Sunday my Dad came to visit, and we walked my dog and had a pub lunch.

My Dad, Peter; his wife, Patsy; and my dog, Pippa (yes, I know what that means in Polish)

Later on I had a little nap, then my Mum prepared a traditional English Sunday Dinner, complete with beef, Yorkshire puddings and gravy - delicious! Then the stressful business of packing all my things into one suitcase and trying to make it weigh less than 25kg. In the evening I made a few phone calls to some friends, and drank some of the Polish vodka I couldn't fit in my case.

Now, I have just a couple of hours left before I leave for the airport, and it all feels quite surreal. I can't believe this is actually going to happen!

It's always hard to say goodbye...

Only 2 days left in Krakow now. :(

I have been very busy; I've organised all my things, printed my plane ticket, been shopping, got a tattoo (he's called Zbyszek - more about him in later posts), and filmed a video with my friend Bart, which you should be able to watch soon.

Yesterday was both my last day of work at the Mak School and my goodbye party in Hostel Giraffe. I was sad to say goodbye to everyone, but hopefully it's just 'see you later'. I drank a lot of beer and vodka, and some other things (I have no idea what they were), danced like a madman, and as far as I can remember I had a lot of fun.

These two days are reserved for packing my things, eating good food and spending time with those I love. And recovering from this hangover.

Then, it's back to England for the weekend to see my family, and the adventure starts on Monday!

Preparations

So, here's the plan;

I have 10 days left in Kraków and I need to pack my things, say goodbye to my friends, organise and throw my goodbye party, and probably do many other things I've forgotten. I also plan to get a tattoo and learn some basic phrases in Bahasa (Indonesian) to get me started.

Then, on the 26th of August, I will fly to England and spend the weekend with my family, and get ready for the 29th, when I fly first to Kuala Lumpur, then from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, where I will meet my new boss, Steve, and get a boat to Batam.

After that... well, if I knew it wouldn't be an adventure!

Anyone who wants to wish me luck is invited to my goodbye/2 years in Poland anniversary party on the 23rd of August in Hostel Giraffe, Ul. Krowoderska 31.

Do Zobaczenia!