Grabbing life by the balls

So.... Here I am at Heathrow Airport soon to board a flight to Peru. Exactly 2 years and 16 days ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. 7 months after that I was given the all clear. I am very lucky. Not a day goes by that I don't think about those who haven't been as lucky. Inspired and in awe of their bravery I decided I absolutely must grab life firmly by the balls and live out my dreams (well, most of them anyway...!). So I'm about to embark on a six week adventure on my own to do exactly that. And I thought I might as well blog my face off on the way and keep you updated, seeing as you went through the whole cancer journey with me, this should be much more fun! There have been a few stumbling blocks on the way to this day... The initial indecision (cruise or research trip?? Or both!!??), the cancellation of my Manta Ray research trip (last minute), the logistics of the last minute change of plan and the travel insurance saga (loved the quote for £3,600 !! Actually laughed down the phone)... But I read an analogy on twitter (the font of all knowledge) the other day that I liked. I decided to think of the set backs as if they were an arrow.. They are dragging you back to propel you into something quite spectacular, yeah? Or have I just become a bit too obsessed with the Hunger Games...? So off I go... Where am I going? first up the Galapagos Islands, then the Lares trek up to Machu Picchu, followed by L.A and then a very special cruise around the Caribbean..... What am I searching for..? Well.. I LOVE Manta Rays so they are top of the list as well as Sting Rays, Sharks, the end of the Inca Trail Trek and a few other things ;-) 

Watch this space.... 

See ya x x 

PS: Happy New Year x