It is now exactly six weeks before I set off on my next adventure. On May 12th, I fly to Singapore, and all being well, will have a 60 minute wait for my sister to fly in from Adelaide. It will be our first holiday together since our childhood as we have not lived in the same area/state since we were in our teens. We will go on to Shanghai after a few days, and I will go on to Shaoxing and she will return to Australia.
It is somewhat of a challenge for me - as I prefer to travel alone. I do like company, but negotiating with a fellow traveller always creates challenges for me. I don't like sharing a room - I wake early, I read in the night, I am forever concerned about my fellow traveller to the point that it stresses me. If I have my own room I only annoy myself.
Anyway, we do have accommodation with our own rooms in Singapore and Shanghai so that should be no problem. I have been to both places so in a way I am "Tour Guide" for her who is visiting this part of Asia for the first time. I stop frequently to take photos - which generally annoys my fellow travellers, so being alone has its advantage in that area.
I am about to pay for my Travel Insurance (with World Nomads of course) as I have done before with previous trips. I have a small (cabin sized) bag which I am putting things I want to take e.g. paperwork, small items, etc and am collating a note with items I plan to take. I believe it will be warm, but will take a few items as I fear the cold.
My priority at the moment is getting a Visa - actually getting the Visa for myself and my sister. I have all my documents, but she is waiting for her new passport, so I hope to get it later this week.
Six weeks gives me plenty of time to complete a few tasks, including registering on Smart Traveller.
