UK & Malta gems!

Back from Africa I couldn't sit still!!! I started preparing and planning for my next big trip or trips?!?!?!! These last 2 months have been really hectic in-between, resigning from work, working my notice, booking trips and flights, applying for a multitude of Visas - big one being the working holiday visa for Australia, preparing to leave UK for good, packing then donating all my personal belongings to charity etc etc.. oh, and also surprising my family and friends in Malta with an unexpected visit. That was something! I'm so glad it was a success and well, I needed a good hug, a 'hello' and a sound 'goodbye' anyways! Thanks to Cindy, an 'old' colleague and friend from UK, I also managed to tour the Island too ...bringing back 'historic' memories ;)



Not only did I keep myself nice and busy over the past 2 months, but I also managed to fit in some training in preparation for the first part of the big trip, which is that, across China into Tibet and further onto Kathmandu. This trip will involve a bit of everything from plane to trains, from trekking to a bit of climbing etc etc.. so best (and hope I am) prepared. I'll be hitting a range of high altitude places again, especially from Lhasa in Tibet onto Everest Base Camp....so here I go again, second time in a year!!!!

What was the subject again?? Oh yes, was talking about training (.....imagining those Himalayan peaks right now....mmmmm....) anyways, ...oh so close now..sorry can't help it!!! Ok so, eh, apart from the usual (boring) gym, run circuit and long walk to Beacon Hill, my good friend Anthony Pizzuto (better known as 'Pizza' or 'Piz' for short) took me to the gorgeous Cheddar Gorge; a lovely 3 hour walk up and down the Gorge to end up in the quaint little cheesy village!!! Scrumptious! I mean both the cheese and the biscuits, ooops, meant walk!! Just admire the wonderful photos Piz took that day, they just say it all. Can you spot me in one of them!?!?!?!


Just about a fortnight ago I went to visit a good friend of mine, Robin in South or is it more mid-Wales? well, a place called Llandovery. Lovely, never thought Wales had such an amazing navel. It generally is all about the North and the South (which I've been to both, of course). But thanks to Robin and good other half Claire, I discovered another gem. (well, that's after getting lost a few times on the way, by the way, despite the satnav, which wasn't of much help anyway!!!) And to make me feel even more at home I got to sleep in a 100s years old (sorry Rob forgot the count you told me!!) converted barn. Oh so nicely done up!!!
[Eh, Robin would you mind sending me some photos of your lovely whereabouts to display here, pls?! ta]

Well, all for now from moi. Next update will hopefully be from China. So, if you feel you need to take a break from your mundane life, just take a quick trip with me.....add this blogsite to your bookmarks or favourites and hit it!!!

Ok, speech before I'm off....today on the eve of my next big trip which will hopefully see me settle in the Oz for about a year....I must say thanks to anyone who read the blogsite and kept up with me so far (congrats!), a BIG BIG thanks to all those who supported me all along my adventures in every way and BIG BIG BIG thanks to my family and friends in Malta - was great seeing you again :)
Love you all & miss you all

Nicky
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