As you would know, I have been working at PGL since June this year and I have already learnt so much about myself. My confidence has increased, I’ve gained experience in ropes, teaching and leading groups, and most of all I’ve had so much fun. But my contract at PGL ends at the beginning of November, so where does that leave me? For once in my life I have no plans. Nothing set in stone for when I finish at PGL. I have many travel opportunities hypothetically planned but nothing booked or settled. It’s weird because two years ago I knew what I was doing everyday for the next two months (not that dramatically but you know what I mean). This is one of the first times ever that I have and feel fine with having absolutely no plans. I trust that by keeping my options open, only the best experiences will be made available to me.
I hope to catch a ride with my friend Millie back to her hometown (up North) who has been kind enough to offer to hold my things when I travel. I have already collected a variety of extra things while working at PGL such as a kettle, more clothes and bed covers. All the essentials that made it feel like home. After spending a few days with her I will visit other friends, including my friend Emily who has moved here from Australia to study abroad for 6 months. After that I don’t know where I will go but it will hopefully be somewhere in Europe.
I have met so many amazing people who are also travelling that I could meet up with. At the moment I will probably plan a short interrailing trip for the end of November/start of December and if any of them want to tag along they can. Visiting Iceland to see the Northern Lights is even in the mix. My cousin is also coming to Europe to backpack for a few months so I will definitely be meeting up with her at some point. As for next year, there are so many possibilities. Assuming I get another job at PGL I would ideally start back in February. This would be at a centre closer to an airport so I could optimise my holiday time. On the other hand, if I don’t get a contract back at PGL early in the year I may just do some more travelling or visit some family I have in Germany.
I’ve got to say I am quite nervous to travel! I will be back on my own, in countries I have never been to. I know I have made this big move across the world and that's what my life has been for four months... but I have gotten comfortable. I have made some good friends, created a little routine and I feel safe here at my job. Travelling will really get me back out of my comfort zone which I am excited for. That is what I came here to do, push myself. Stay tuned for what my travel journey brings at the end of this year!
Thank you, love Amy ♡
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