by Julie

Testing, testing

Well hello blogging world, it’s been a while. I’m finally doing something that merits recording here in my online diary - I’m going on a trip! Next week I’m going to India, then on to Nepal after that. So I really don’t know what to expect or how it’s going to go, but I’m looking forward to it.
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by Julie

13.1

Yesterday two years ago I completed the Inca Trail and arrived at Machu Picchu after a 45k trek. Sunday I am taking part in my first half-marathon, 13.1 miles, in Dublin, my home city. Will find out shortly which was the bigger challenge.
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by Julie

A landmark day

This day last year, 5 May 2015,  I arrived in Sydney, my final destination in Australia. In a trip full of fantastic moments, this one was special. I had driven a good distance from Port Nelson, over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and straight to the car rental drop-off; much as I loved my trusty Golf, I was glad to be ditching it and not having to deal with Sydney traffic. My lovely Air BnB host gave me a glass of wine to calm my nerves,  and off I went to discover the city. First stop,…
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