Solo Flight to Alice Springs

I was awake by 3am as promised. Cant afford to be late. Already checked-in last night though I dont have print cartridge for my boarding pass.

I read two days ago about this column from MX (Sydney's Rail Newspaper) about flying solo. In the column it enumerated some pro's and cons of flying alone. Here are some points from recollection.

*Ultimate freedom - true enough. I am free to wander around at my own convenience. No lazy time spent if your companion wakes late. You can definitely choose where to go and how late you wanna stay. But its scary doing it alone as they say - two heads are better than one.

*Networking and socialising - alone you can mingle with other tourists. Find new friends and contact when you travel. But then again it might be intimidating if you tend to be shy. It can be extremes. Honestly I am quite nervous on this as I'm introvert. Really.

*Language - well if your traveling with a companion from your birth country that is. You can speak your language without others knowing what your saying. Its easier but then you might block possibility of knowing other people. And you will be isolated from the rest of the crowd.

*Money - you're better off traveling more than one as you can raise pool of cash and share on accommodation, food and tour packages. but the good side of it, alone you can make cheaper decisions like staying in a hostel. eating cheaper food without any preference from your friends.

Well there are many more but I reckon I should go. I have to leave home now. Otherwise I wont catch my train. Will blog more when I have spare time in the airport. Flying off to Melbourne then to Alice Springs.