Rambling

Some of us are cave-dwellers, some of us live in houses, some of us like to be loose footed

>_< it's looking like going away this summer isn't going to be as difficult financially as i'd thought... possibly.

The trouble is that as soon as i start browsing lonelyplanet.com or youthtravel.com i get urges to skip work tomorrow, buy a backpack, and make it to the airport by nightfall.

Unfortunately, the wait is a must. Or atleast, it's the sensible option.
It looks like the company i'm working for currently want to keep me till the end of June, and while i'm in no way oblidged to stay there, it is good money and it makes sense to keep them happy and keep the opportunity of part time work once i start university.

So, i'm planning to leave around early/mid July. I guess i'm planning to go for a month, but that does give me a buffer of a couple of extra weeks if.. well, if something comes up.

I have to be back by the beginning of September as one of my high school friends is getting married on the 4th.

And if nothing else atleast I'll be tanned on the wedding photos.

Now i just have to decide where I actually want to go. Interrailing in Europe is high on my options list now, and it seems like it's not that uncommon for women my age to do that alone and not run into too many problems as long as you're sensible. I'm just worried that maybe I'd be too shy to talk to people in hostels, and end up lonely and to scared to do stuff on my own. Honestly though, there has to be a point where you just give yourself a kick up the ass and say "hey" to a friendly looking fellow loner. I think i'd be okay... but it's just a risk to consider.

Then there's possibility of somewhere more far afield. I feel a bit silly considering more exotic places, as I have no idea what i'd actually do if i found myself in one of them. In europe i imagine i would be able to find my way around as it's much more culturally close to england than, say, Nepal (which is apparently too hot and dusty in July anyway - although you can survive on $15 a day, including accomodation)

I've considered more organised things, like "teach abroad" or group tours/bus tours that kind of thing but i'm not sure that's what i want to do really.

However, suggestions are greatfully received and I am open to all and any ideas. Really. I've got a month, some but not much cash, I want to see some stuff, and take some photos. Where should I go? : )