I think it just hit me. I’m about to go on a big adventure. Or have I already left? Because my 8-hour-transit in Perth airport doesn’t feel very adventurous right now…

But trust me, it will get better.

Because flying across the world to reunite with a special person is an adventure, going on an African safari is an adventure, and volunteering in a small Madagascan village is an adventure.

…And spending 60-hours in planes and airports is an adventure… Or maybe that’s just stupid. I’ll stick to Adventure.

After 10 long months of sitting behind a desk as a travel agent I am finally on my way to see the places beyond the brochures. And I hope to return with not only incredible photos, but some pretty incredible life experience.

But the countdown is on, with 5 hours down and only 55 to go…