S’up. It’s Ash.
I came to the UK five years ago, driven by my love of adventure, the unknown and experiencing other cultures. I walked off the plane and into my sisters Camden flat and haven’t looked back since. England for me was a massive dose of self discovery, adventure and brilliant people. But now my heart won’t shut up and it’s time to DO ONE back home to the land of the long white cloud, Aotearoa, New Zealand (eventually, after a stint in Mighty Australia).
I feel incredibly lucky to be bringing my favourite lanky bean pole, adventure buddy and trouble maker with me. We have an amazing bond I want to see grow. We are both over city life. So we are out. First stop Peru and Ecuador, South America, We want to lose ourselves in the Amazon Rainforest. We are both longing for nature, stars, cicadas, hammocks and bugs. So we are going for it.
As I write this, time is flying by at an unbelievable rate towards us leaving… Nothing but excitement for this upcoming chapter. Good times await down under and I cannot wait to see what’s going to unfold.
Ash’s travel retrospective (so far):
- Spain – Shenanigans of a bunch of 16 year olds with Mrs Pearse of Rosehill College.
- Australia – Triple8funk dance crew! Habitat hostel life!
- Japan – Triple8funk dance crew… Ninja dance set at the top of Tokyo Tower!
- Hong Kong – 3 amazing luxurious days thanks to Jojo!
- Switzerland – Street tour of the country by a great friend Joe.
- Germany – Meeting up with many of my CVNZ friends. SO. MANY. CASTLES.
- Austria – Cute day trip on my bike.
- Belgium – More meeting up with CVNZ friends.
- Amsterdam – Such a beautiful city.
- England – Mega 5 year adventure about to come to an end. Big cities / small islands / Big friendships.
- Alderney Island – A small bunch of ecologists and mates, clinging to a rock.
- France – Birding tour where I got told off for focusing the binoculars on the goats instead of birds.
- Cambodia – Learning to dive, paradise islands and Angkor Wat.
- Thailand – Maid of honour for my best frriend Sam marrying the man of her dreams Mike.
- Ireland & Northern Ireland – A highlight was checking out my family’s history in Templemore, Tipperary.
- Wales – Have spent 3x NYE here with small groups of great people. Each has been magical.
- India – 4 undescibable weeks with 2 of my best friends and a wicked tour group!
- Morocco – Tom and I’s first trip together, haggling, eating and walking about, lapping up the atmosphere.
Things I love:
- Life
- People
- Trains, busses, planes
- Wetlands
- Trees
- Birds & bees
- Food
- Drink
- Cozy friendships reuniting
- Learning
- Laughing
- Questioning everything
- Cuddle puddles
- The unknown
- Music
- Camping conversations
- Pushing limitations
- Naps
- Maps
- Deep family bonds
- The beauty in the world
Anyway, I hope you enjoy our lil blog project I will be working on with Tommo. Much love to all.
Bet you dance like a Donkey.:-)
Have fun .