Getting Lost in England

Well, a couple of weeks ago, I decided that it was a good idea to get away for awhile, a way from the chaos in my life. I toyed with backpacking across Europe, but I knew I couldn't take that much time off to do it properly. So, I honed in on Ireland and England. I decided on going at the end of May since that's my birthday. I also contacted a few friends that live there sort of, sometimes. It's hard to explain. Just my luck, my friend who I haven't seen for five years will actually be in England that same time (living in Abu Dhabi right now). Plus, he's doing the coolest thing, which is renting a boat with some friends and taking to the canals of England. They are going to stop at all these towns and drink, drink, and more drink. I was sold. So, we are making plans to meet and I won't be alone for my birthday. It almost seemed like fate. He suggested that I nix Ireland since I could get stuck over there and not be able to make it back in time for my flight. I figured what the hell and I will just make another trip devoted to just Ireland with my friends. I'm researching places to go and the places we will stop along the canals.

I'm going to fly standby since it will be cheaper and I will have the flexibility. Now, all I have to do is get the time off from my boss. I think it will work. Oh and I need to get my passport renewed. That's a must.