Being back...

... so, its been just over a week since we got back to the UK where we have been trying to make our 'travel bubble' last as long as possible...

We've been recovering from a stinking great amount of jet-lag, heading out to Manchester to buy some new, warm clothes... as its bloody freezing here, catching up with family and just generally trying to get our heads around being back. And, we're kind of getting there...

Its been a tricky transition from getting up everyday with no real pressure or expectations to having the question 'what are we going to do now?' and having to think about how we are going to get some cash coming in.... instead of the opposite direction...

Its also been funny coming back and having nothing but the bags we went away with... we have no car, no house, no phones... its all very nerve racking this starting again lark... but its quite exciting too.

But it isn't the end of the travels... we have fallen in love with seeing the world and we will deffo be heading out again at the earliest (and most convenient) opportunity... but initially we have other fish to fry (not a great analogy coming from 2 vegetarians)...

Anyhoo, thanks to those who kept in touch during our travels and hopefully the blog was an easy way for folk to see where we were up to.

For now, this is Matt and Trace signing off... but watch this space

Byeee mwah x

p.s - I (TB) would just like to say a huge 'Thank You' to Matt. I've absolutely had the time of my life over the past 13 months and i couldn't have done it without you. You've been the most fun, caring, energetic, patient and just all round amazing person and I've felt very lucky to have you all to myself! I'm already looking forward to spending the next 13 months with you, whatever we may be doing... xxx