carroll

I am also getting excited about the holiday, wondering what clothes to pack, how much money to take etc etc. My first stop is also Perth but I am staying overnight at Gatwick rather than Heathrow.I am sure that we will all meet up in the executive departure lounge and hopefully find that we are sitting near each other on the plane. I have to admit that I am a bit daunted about such a long flight, it would be good to recognise a few fellow travellers! It should be a fantastic trip with so much to see. A holiday of a lifetime.

Looking forward to meeting you. Regards Heather

Already thinking about what to take as packing light is really not my thing, I like to have something to cover every eventuality. Must start to think about vaccinations etc - don't think we will need anything in Oz but want to be sure about Hong Kong.

Look forward to meeting you either in Heathrow or Perth.

Lin

Lin

I've got lashings of insect repellent and sting relier - if anybody is going to get bitten it will be me! I've got friends who've visited Perth and told me it's especially bad near the Great Wave Rock - but apparently it's a must not miss experience. I'm beginning to feel tempted by one of those rather fetching hats with dangling corks (only joking). Just wish the next 4 weeks would fly by.

Lin

It's good to get different perspectives of places. I hadn't realised Wave Rock was a long way. I think we'll be doing a lot of travelling so may just feel like relaxing. Like you say, I'm sure we'll get lots more info from tour manager and no rush to decide now. I just wish we were going next week.

My final holiday info arrived yesterday which was a relief as I was worried it may get caught up in postal strike. Got a bit of a shock when I saw the price of the optional excursions - seem to be much dearer than similar JY excursions I've done. Whatever, I'm not going all that way without doing everything I want.

Don't know about anybody else, but I'm getting so excited now it's getting closer.

Lin

I had an email from Perth saying that the weather was unexpectedly and extremely hot last Saturday but had cooled down to the 20's this Monday. I hadn't expected that sort of temperature in Perth, just hope I am taking the right sort of clothes. Like you I am looking forward to taking the balloon ride. See you all soon.

Hope you enjoy your stay in Singapore, Carrol - look forward to meeting you at the airport. I won't be joining the balloon flight as I'm terrified of heights but hoping to try diving on the Barrier Reef.

Not sure what clothes to take - been looking at forecasts and seems hot but I have a habit of attracting unseasonably cold or wet weather wherever I travel! Probably take plenty of shorts and a few warmer things just in case. Smart casual for evenings. Can't contain my excitement much longer. See you all soon.

Lin

Carroll

Just You told me 19 of us going,but this might have been before your message.Has anyone got thier visa yet?

keith

Just phoned 'just you,' visa is an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) added to passport on arrival in Perth. Confirmation slip should arrive in post,(mine is stuck in postal system)

hope this helps.

keith