We booked with Emirates airline. George sorted all the 'technical' stuff - dates, flights, accommodation, spending money.
I planned our sightseeing routes!! This involved a lot of research and extensive planning to make sure we got the best out of the time we are there. (I like to be organized and prepared)
tip: book any tickets you can online beforehand. WHY?
1) you almost always save money (online specials)
2) you do not have to stand in line at the ticket box (which is always long)
3) you get free/special offers
First we were going to London, during winter season, and then Dubai, still winter, but not the scarf/trenchcoat-wearing winter. Which meant, we had to pack clothes for winter and semi-summer weather. One can only fit so much into a 20kg-restriction bag especially when you are going on holiday for nearly three and a half weeks.
We did it though, give or take 5kg's more - each.
Christmas 2008 came, and we were ready for our trip thereafter. We said our goodbyes, which I didn't imagine being so emotional. It was very overwhelming, saying goodbye, knowing I was going to be over 1000km away from home. But I wasn't alone, which really helped to boost the confidence.
Our journey started...
