So, I just re-read my blog from AmeriCorps. I was such a sap. I always painted a bright picture of what was happening. Not to say everything wasn't wonderful, but it wasn't quite the rainbows and unicorns I depicted. I had forgotten a lot already though, so it was a good thing for me and for you that I kept such a cheesy blog. And for that reason, I hope to keep another (better edited) blog for these upcoming travels. If you haven't read the first entry don't worry...those were just my initial ideas for my mom and dad to look into. The closer I get to leaving, the more I realize I don't have (or want) any really solid plans. Great ideas, but after Australia, it's all up in the air and you will just have to follow my musings religiously to know what I am up to. Cheers to the next grand adventure and better writing skills!

So I officially leave on June 30 for Broome, Australia. I make my way there by 19 hour layover in Honolulu, and similar layover in Sydney. The word layover may make it sound unpleasant, but I get one night in Honolulu and one night out in Sydney...not a bad way to start the trip!

I am taking a backpacking and sea kayaking course out of Broome that starts on July 4. Details can be found here:

http://www.nols.edu/courses/locations/australia/aubackpackingkayaking.shtml

After that I hope to zip up to Thailand to do some farming for about a week (wwoof ing or helpx) before heading to India to volunteer with a women's empowerment program. I am still ironing out the details, but The information about India can be found here:

http://www.volunteeringinindia.org/

As for Thailand and what happens after that...we'll see. These are the sites I'll be using to find stuff to do:

http://www.helpx.net/index.asp

http://www.wwoof.org/

Once my travels start I will do my best too keep you updated. In Australia we aren't allowed to use technology, so there may be a bit of a delay at the start, but after that you will stay well informed!

(Pictures will probably just be on facebook, mom and dad you should really look into that!)