The journey begins!

And so the journey begins...we have just left the family home in Teignmouth which was a bit harder than I thought it would be. It's strange, somehow going away to university for three years didn't feel like much of a challenge compared to this. I suppose it's because when we finished our A levels we were all going off in similar directions - university or travelling. Now most of us have graduated (and the majority returned home for jobs or to remain financially stable until we find a job) it is harder to move away again. At first I was apprehensive but I seemed to slip back into life at home with my friends so easily and I have to say if you lot are reading this you really are amazing! I have so many good memories of this summer - meals with you all, cinema trips, nights out, stepbrothers banter but most of all just being in each other's company. I am very lucky to have such incredible friends and lets hope I meet some more just like you in Paris so I'm not too lonely!

And my little sister, yes we both have our moments but she really is the best sister a girl could ask for. I will really miss her in the next few months and saying bye to her and Callum was really really hard. Excuse me for a second it appears I have some grit caught in my eye...

Anyway, on a happier note...I am on the way to Paris, or the city of Love as it is more commonly known! Our ferry leaves at 11pm - the time now being 9.45pm and we are en route. I am listening to a French song called "Alors on danse" which was kindly recommended to me by someone who appreciates music as much as I do! I am attempting to translate it and also get into the French music scene, it actually seems to be improving now I am beginning to understand the content of the song! I am looking forward to finally getting on the ferry, we have some sort of Club Cabin which has beds in, a tv and a bathroom so looks like we are set for a good night's kip! It feels far too long since I went on a ferry, we always seem to fly everywhere, sometimes I wonder why everyone is in such a hurry to get everywhere nowadays? I love ferries...well it's more the water

aspect of the trip that I enjoy so much. You can't beat standing on the deck of a ferry with the wind in your face and your ipod in your ears watching the sea unfold around you. Pure bliss honestly, if you haven't tried it before, give it a go.

Looks like we are already nearly in Plymouth as most of you who know me well know my dad likes to drive quickly (and safely I must add to be fair to him). Note to Lyds...if you ever want to get somewhere faster than would seem possible - go with Dad, he's got this driving thing sussed. Didn't manage to get all my music onto my ipod so the corners of my bags are now filled with extras, wishing I had "Sitting on the Dock of the bay" on it already as it would seem appropriate for what I will be doing shortly. Instead will have to settle for Mumford&Sons...something introduced to me by my good friend Gabriella who insisted that I should give the band a chance (so thankyou). To add to my earlier note about nearly being in Plymouth, we are but unfortunately there are road works so Dad is lost which is, of course, Mum's fault. I haven't got a clue where we are but to be honest I just want to get into the cabin now and get comfortable in bed...me, myself and my new iPod.

This is my first real blog so apologies if I am a bit rusty...will write again tomorrow.

Bon nuit mes amis xxx