Relief...

... So first thing this morning I was on the phone to the Australian Embassy. After holding on the line for what seemed like an eternity, I finally managed to speak to a person on the other end of the line. With huge excitement and relief, I discovered that my visa has been granted and that I will be able to fetch it from CT office tomorrow!! (I am still a little in doubt - after all - this is Africa - but I will keep you posted as to whether it gets there tomorrow! lol) With the relief and news that I will have my visa before I leave, a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. Now I can focus on doing a few more things in preparation for our trip, but wont have to stress that I dont have my visa just days before I am about to leave!! I can put my attention to other things that need it.

Today has been a big day for Sasha as well. I am sure the relief of putting the yacht back into the water has been huge... Now she too can focus her attention to other things without the stress of that hanging over her.

I have also been pondering a little more on my blog post from yesterday as to the "why" of my journey... I think I have it!

Mark Twain said...

"20 years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbour. Crack the tradewinds in your sail. Explore, Dream, Discover..."

So, that is the "why" for me - to "Have life experience" - To Explore, Dream and Discover. I want to take on this challenge and just do it! To add the experience to my life, rather than forever wish that I had if I dont!

Thanks for reading...

Lee