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I finally managed to book flight! It had to take so long because every cheap flight is booked full well into March and I couldnt wait that long. I have to start my PhD before March or I might get into trouble with my scholarship. Details are below:

When: Monday 12 February, 06:45
Where: Amsterdam/Schiphol

I fly to London first. Then I have to change airports and I get a direct flight London Heathrow – Sydney. Then I have to change flight to Canberra. Sounds pretty relaxing for a 24 hour trip huh? 😉 So…let the packing begin! 😛

Unbelievable but true! I got my visa at last! I have made arrangements with ANU that they’ll book a flight for me next week which means I’ll be gone soon! Looks like I better start packing my stuff and prepare for 24 hours of travelling! For any one I know who reads this, we’ll stay in contact and this blog finally will serve for what it was intended to serve for.

Before I leave, expect another post in which I’ll reveal the date, time and location of my departure. I currently dont know yet.

Today I had my medical examination in the radiological clinic for a chest x-ray and with a general practitioner. Funny man, who was so old fashined, he didnt have any digital apparatus! This was in Amsterdam, which wasnt too bad because I was able to sleep over at a friend’s place. It was nice seeing Amsterdam again. I havent been there a lot. The longest time I’ve been in Amsterdam was with Model United Nations, and back then I was still living in Italy. 😉 Apart from the fact that it cost me more than 160 Euro, there were no problems with my health. Not that I expected there to be anything wrong. Processing time could be up to 2 weeks and by that time I should have my visa. I cannot say anything definite yet when I will be leaving so hold your horses 🙂

Saturday 30 December I moved out my room. I took some pics of the process. See them here. I’m living at my folk’s house for the time being. It’s OK really. On monday I’ll have my medical checkup for the visa. Everything is going so slooooowwww….oh well…