I don't usually leave things until the last minute (honestly - I don't.... not normally!) but I've been so busy (or down with bugs) recently that I've not gotten around to having my Passport renewed. I will admit to having been feeling a bit like a fish out of water. The idea that I can't leave the country whenever I want to was haunting. Not that I necessarily travel all the time but I like having the freedom to choose my own movements and to be able to just hp on the EuroStar or jump on a plane and leave our fair borders when I choose to do so.

Anyway, I have a work trip to Germany next week so the Passport issue has becme pressing. I've got myself a fast track appointment at Her Majesties UK Pasport Service on Friday morning so hopefully by early afternoon I'll have a brand new passport that'll see me proud for the next ten years.

So, if anyone is around in Victoria for a few hours on Friday morning I'm going to be at a bit of a loose end after my interview for a few hours.