At least there was Nandos

Today has been a bit rubbish. We had a much needed lie in after the bus yesterday although my headache had kept me up most of the morning and was quite bad. We showered and got ready to face the day. Having not planned anything in Sydney we decided to head to the Peter Pan shop to use the free computers to do some research and maybe look into New Zealand too. We spent time cooking lunch and going to get some food shopping before heading to the shop. When we sat on the computers we realised how not bothered we are by things now. It might just be today but we were looking at things to do knowing that if we don't do them we don't really care. This led us down a spiral path of wondering why we're doing this and if it's even worth it anymore. We have a week until we're arriving in Auckland so we decided to move away from Sydney planning and look at accommodation. Turns out it's super expensive but we went for a really nice looking hostel that we both feel we will be happy in. We've booked 4 nights initially to give us time to set up bank accounts and apply for an IRA number which you need to work there. At the moment though we are very much of the mind set of why bother working in New Zealand when we could work at home. I'm sure this will pass but it's so hard when so many things are happening at home with friends and family and you're missing out. I know they'd say they're missing out on what we're doing but most days aren't that exciting and you do reach a point of craving home. With this in mind we have come to the conclusion that we need to get a campervan/sleeper car when we arrive in New Zealand. After much research and consideration we have also decided to buy one from another backpacker instead of hire one. There are many sites available and because it's currently winter the prices are being dropped often so I think we could get a real bargain off someone desperate to sell. Our main reason for deciding this is that with transport we can go anywhere to any job but also we have a way to see and do cool things even if we are working and a bed for the nights if needed. Also, we plan to hopefully sell it in their summertime so hopefully we'll make all of our money back as the demand will be higher for one. It's been a bit of a downer day sitting and thinking about all this stuff and that's what we're sick of really, the constant planning, considering and always budgeting. We're seeing New Zealand as a new start so hopefully things will go smoothly there and we'll be happier. For now though it was a trip to Nandos to try and cheer ourselves up.Læs mere