Sightsavers International
I have for a number of years represented the Charity - Sightsavers International, (See http://www.sightsavers.org/) undertaking presentations to Rotary Clubs - Inner Wheels - Lions Clubs et al and it has been rewarding. Well they have asked me to represent them on my Travels in Australia, which has only 5000+ various Associations, including one called the "Fred Hollowes Foundation" a uniquely Australian Charity.
On my travels, and with the support of the Melcombe Regis Rotary Club of Weymouth, with whom I hope to ensure a joining of hands between Rotaries throughout Australia (That are the one's I can reach) and build an awareness factor for Sightsavers International.
Of the many charities Sightsavers International is the one charity that raises money and spends every penny, so if you feel like supporting this great Charity please contact Russell Richards on rrichards@sightsavers.org. Thankyou.
Friday 20 March 2009
Air fare Advice
Air Fare - Advice
Well, having waited till the very last moment to book my Air Ticket, I have booked!. When I first looked at the figures it would be £1,026 for an open-ended return Ticket, but having used "Google" and entered "Air Tickets - Bucket Shops - UK", I have the same ticket for £349 and Folks, I am flying the new A380 Airbus, it is worth shopping around for all Air Tickets, and every Country has Bucket Shops.
Good Luck.
Well, having waited till the very last moment to book my Air Ticket, I have booked!. When I first looked at the figures it would be £1,026 for an open-ended return Ticket, but having used "Google" and entered "Air Tickets - Bucket Shops - UK", I have the same ticket for £349 and Folks, I am flying the new A380 Airbus, it is worth shopping around for all Air Tickets, and every Country has Bucket Shops.
Good Luck.
Saturday 14 March 2009
Intended Journey Plan
Hi Guys,
I have just found it!, written on the back of an envelope!, the intended journey-plan for my trip, you will have to get a map I am afraid! but I trust that you find it interesting, and that as when I pass through each and every township/city place of interest, they will be reflected in my blog:- (Warts & All!)
Bunbury - Perth - Geraldton - Carnavon - Broome - Darwin - Alice Springs - Townsville - Cairns - Cooktown - Rockhampton - Brisbane - Bunderberg - Newcastle - Cardiff - Sydney - Canberra - Wagga Wagga - Melbourne - Geelong - Adelaide - Port Augusta - Whyalla - Ceduna - Esperance - Albany - Bunbury - Perth.
How long will all this take, I do not know, but I do know that when I start to get bored, that normally takes about 3 years, I shall then reconsider my plans.
Nigel JG
I have just found it!, written on the back of an envelope!, the intended journey-plan for my trip, you will have to get a map I am afraid! but I trust that you find it interesting, and that as when I pass through each and every township/city place of interest, they will be reflected in my blog:- (Warts & All!)
Bunbury - Perth - Geraldton - Carnavon - Broome - Darwin - Alice Springs - Townsville - Cairns - Cooktown - Rockhampton - Brisbane - Bunderberg - Newcastle - Cardiff - Sydney - Canberra - Wagga Wagga - Melbourne - Geelong - Adelaide - Port Augusta - Whyalla - Ceduna - Esperance - Albany - Bunbury - Perth.
How long will all this take, I do not know, but I do know that when I start to get bored, that normally takes about 3 years, I shall then reconsider my plans.
Nigel JG
Monday 9 March 2009
Departure moves Monday 9th March 2009.
Hi Folks,
Well here I am at long last, someone told me the other day that I had been talking about retiring to Australia 30 years ago!! that's some talking! so now it is to be 1st April 2009.
I am now in the latter throes of tidying up matters in the UK, giving my car away to my 1st Grandkinder, decorating my Flat so that when I depart it is in a pristine state, packing away all those lifes possessions that one accumulates, and giving up all those items that I have found I simply have not used for 2 years to friends, sorting the Bank out, Insurance! (Do you know that you cannot get Travel insurance past 65 years of age?) having sent 6 boxes of clothes and other essentials down-under, I will be travelling very light, only 2 Holdalls, a Messenger Bag and my now very useful Laptop.
This Friday March 13th is my very last day of work, I will have completed a life-time of work since the age of 14 and now at 66+ is the time to stop, and I will! although many of you have also heard that one before now, it is that I simply enjoy working.
So I shall sign-off for now and return as a regular poster (Thats the word for putting things onto my Blog) of I trust, interesting events.
Keep smiling, love you all. Nigel JG
Well here I am at long last, someone told me the other day that I had been talking about retiring to Australia 30 years ago!! that's some talking! so now it is to be 1st April 2009.
I am now in the latter throes of tidying up matters in the UK, giving my car away to my 1st Grandkinder, decorating my Flat so that when I depart it is in a pristine state, packing away all those lifes possessions that one accumulates, and giving up all those items that I have found I simply have not used for 2 years to friends, sorting the Bank out, Insurance! (Do you know that you cannot get Travel insurance past 65 years of age?) having sent 6 boxes of clothes and other essentials down-under, I will be travelling very light, only 2 Holdalls, a Messenger Bag and my now very useful Laptop.
This Friday March 13th is my very last day of work, I will have completed a life-time of work since the age of 14 and now at 66+ is the time to stop, and I will! although many of you have also heard that one before now, it is that I simply enjoy working.
So I shall sign-off for now and return as a regular poster (Thats the word for putting things onto my Blog) of I trust, interesting events.
Keep smiling, love you all. Nigel JG
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