Guest51810 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 My suitcase was 17 or 18 lol. I still shouldn't have it at that though since there's not much room left but it's stuff like beach towel that's taking up room. Im wide awake haha, can't sleep! Slept for 1 hour and that's me. Absolutely dreading the flight though lol not so much the sitting there but I know that the jetlag will be bad. I even felt terrible going to Florida :laugh: Wish I had been flying the now instead of waiting. Still worried that I've forgot something important lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 haha I'm flattered that so many people are worried about me and interested in my plans! Well its like the second coming of Christ almost! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I haven't weighed it because I forgot to buy scales. I don't think it'll be anymore than 20. I'm going to guestimate that it's 17 or 18kg. Waiting on jillybean to give me a row lol Nah. You will learn the lesson in your own sweet time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'm sure I'll be fine. It's not like I'm going to be travelling around with it every single day. Plus it's nowhere near as much as some girls take. I think it's the way I packed it, I rushed it a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Oi am I the nut in your quote lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Still worried that I've forgot something important As long as you have: Yourself! Money Passport WHV Visa That is all you really need. Everything else you can get here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumpingjellybean Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Oi am I the nut in your quote lol No comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickyplum Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 As long as you have: Yourself! Money Passport WHV Visa That is all you really need. Everything else you can get here. Totally agree with this! And if you've forgotten anything else, item two on the list can take care of it :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 As long as you have: Yourself! Money Passport WHV Visa That is all you really need. Everything else you can get here. Yup, nothing that a passport and a credit card won't cure! Personally I would have ditched the beach towel (now a whole lot of yarn for knitting is a totally different ballgame!) - haven't you seen those fabulous compact towels in the camping shops? Or, better still, if you find you actually need one, buy one there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Cafe in Devonshire St just up from Central today (2-11-15). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Yup, nothing that a passport and a credit card won't cure!Personally I would have ditched the beach towel (now a whole lot of yarn for knitting is a totally different ballgame!) - haven't you seen those fabulous compact towels in the camping shops? Or, better still, if you find you actually need one, buy one there! i got one of the compact ones, I should have bought 2. I'll own up to my mistake. I'll probably ditch the beach towel eventually. @Lady Rainicorn is going to come and back me up on my case!! She lifted it :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Have a fabulous time, Stacey, it's going to be the adventure of a lifetime so enjoy every moment and don't sweat the small stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 Lady rainicorn got me some little roll on scents that do different things, one calms me down so hopefully that will help for the sake of everyone else :laugh: im at the airport the now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Lady rainicorn got me some little roll on scents that do different things, one calms me down so hopefully that will help for the sake of everyone else :laugh: im at the airport the now You'll be fine I am sure Honestly, once you are done jet setting round a while it soon becomes second nature As has been said, passport, money, cards and phone (unlocked) and you'll be sorted. I backpacked round Europe and elsewhere and you soon get used to packing/unpacking and where to keep the stuff you need more often and so on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 You'll soon be here. This is Bronte about 8pm looking towards Tamarack and beyond that. Bondi. Just had lovely swim in rock pool and more enjoying the warm night sitting on the promenade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Tamarama! Not bleeping Tamarack whatever that is!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Lady rainicorn got me some little roll on scents that do different things, one calms me down so hopefully that will help for the sake of everyone else :laugh: im at the airport the now yes it was really a present to myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Slowly getting there………….so are you THERE yet? Surely you must be in excitement free fall now SS? I know I would be. It is like the countdown to Santa on Xmas Day as a child! So hoping you don’t bring the rain like you threatened / promised! [emoji23] It was a glorious Sydney spring day today. The sort that makes you feel happy to be alive. All the trees are budding and blooming and everyone is out and about gearing up mindset for the forthcoming summer. Lots of happy relaxed people permanently in holiday mode. That is how I always feel even with a job I am disliking. A beautiful day makes everything seem better! Surfers galore out catching a wave break. I didn’t have that much energy. All I could manage was an egg and bacon roll and a coffee whilst sitting on the beach. A walk on the beach today at 10am was a warm 21C (70F) but with a cool refreshing breeze. Glorious. It was so beautiful with the sun glistening on the waves. I was lucky enough to see a pod of dolphins just off shore surfing through the waves. If you get time when you are here in Sydney, catch the L88 or L90 bus from Wynyard CBD rail station to Palm Beach. It takes 1.5 hours each way on the bus or an hour in a car. Make a whole day of it. There are some great cafes for breakfast (pancakes, maple toast or eggs benedict) and lunch (fish, chips and glass of wine in the balmy sun, topped off with a Maggie Beer salted caramel ice-cream!!) otherwise bring your own picnic. There are two beaches to choose from (a sheltered beach and an ocean beach) only a few minutes walk from each other, plus an energetic walk up to the lighthouse for sensational views. Or you could go sailing on Pittwater and over to a deserted water-only access beach on the National Park side. You could even make a whole weekend of it and stay overnight at the Pittwater or Avalon backpacker hostels. http://www.railmaps.com.au/routedetails.php?RouteSelect=745 All lies! I'm sitting on the promenade at Bronte at Nine pm shivering and wishing I was anywhere but here. The waves are not really gently lapping against the sand and it's not really a balmy evening with the hum of cicadas telling me it's spring soon to be summer. Mind you I did just shudder at a black shape but it's a roach not a spider! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 yes it was really a present to myself sorry I drove you to eat pavlova!!!! Sorry about my coughing too, I'm going to get some cough sweets when I get to boots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 [ATTACH]31852[/ATTACH][ATTACH]31853[/ATTACH] Cafe in Devonshire St just up from Central today (2-11-15). Check if they will take people on WHV for when she gets there. On a serious note, my daughter worked in retail and their company wouldn't employ people on WHV so good to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted November 2, 2015 Author Share Posted November 2, 2015 You'll be fine I am sure Honestly, once you are done jet setting round a while it soon becomes second nature As has been said, passport, money, cards and phone (unlocked) and you'll be sorted. I backpacked round Europe and elsewhere and you soon get used to packing/unpacking and where to keep the stuff you need more often and so on. Well money is a funny one.. I very stupidly didn't realise you had to order dollars so I couldn't get any on Saturday. Then LR told me about the place at Edinburgh airport but it would only let me order them to house as far as I could see. So I printed off a voucher that lets me get them at good rate. Went to the desk and they don't have any! Said upstairs should have some but I won't get the good rate. I've got $170 aus dollars. But no Singapore. I think I'll get a small amount if they've got any and then I should be able to use my card. I told them I was going so they marked it down. I'm assuming Santander cards will work at most places :unsure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 SGD is classed as a minor currency cash wise so most places won't keep a stock of it. Some might, but not in any large amount. Also it doesn't get exchanged in very often over the counter once people return to the UK so most places won't have any floating round. FWIW you can exchange at the airports if need be. You'll get a crummy rate but for a few days in Singapore you won't really be losing that much. It would only really make much of a difference on a large amount and then you'd be able to negotiate a better rate most likely anyways. Also you can change Aus $ at the airport when you arrive at Changi. If you pay for something in Aus $$ you'll get change in SGD. Don't go changing up any big notes (and the rate again won't be great but I'd not worry overly about it) and see what you get back and if need be, change up a few Aus $ at an exchange desk for spending money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 i got one of the compact ones, I should have bought 2. I'll own up to my mistake. I'll probably ditch the beach towel eventually. @Lady Rainicorn is going to come and back me up on my case!! She lifted it :laugh: You 'fessed up to the beach towel then? I did threaten to post 'OMG you won't believe what Stacey packed?' I'm going away for the the night tho' and I can confirm there wasn't a lot of difference between her case and mine!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARYROSE02 Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 I'm in the Coogee Pavilion bar right next door to where you are staying I think Stacey. This is wonderful place not like usual pub. Anyway I just spoke to young Pommie girl who works here and I asked her if it's easy to get job? She said "Yes, they are hiring now for summer," so come inhere on Friday and apply. Is this where you are staying? Inside of pub.it's part bar part restaurant, part Cafe part play room with table tennis. On two levels but top not open. This will be heaving on weekends! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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