Author Archives: Jill Beckett

About Jill Beckett

I hope you enjoy reading this blog, it is written purely for entertainment value as a way of keeping a journal for myself and helping to stay in touch with family and friends around the world. I started writing this blog in 2011 when I gave up my job in the UK as a midwife ("The Baby Catcher"!) and began circumnavigating Britain on a 45ft yacht. I try to "Live Life to the Full", "Think out of the Box" “Live a life less Ordinary” and any other cliches for making the best of it that you can think of! We really do only have one life, and Im trying to make the very best of it, I hope this blog inspires you to do likewise. Work sometimes gets in the way, and I often return to “baby catching” but I try to have as many adventures as I can. I have written about some of these here, from my time circumnavigating the coast of Britain, living in Bali and training as a Dive Master and Scuba Dive Instructor, sailing from Malaysia to the E Coast of Australia and living in Australia and New Zealand. Drop me a message, I would love to hear from you and see what you think of my blog! Mwah x

The land of the Dragons

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Jill Beckett

I have so enjoyed traveling around Indonesia and am quite taken by this beautiful place and the warmth of the people. Onwards from Bali and Lombok to a very special place – Komodo national Park. This is comprised of two … Continue reading →

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My Surfing Phase

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Jill Beckett

“You are never too old to try new things” I told myself as I straddled a surf board like a beached whale, waves of salty water bashing into my face, salt water stinging my eyes and my thighs getting sore … Continue reading →

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Lucky sailor

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Jill Beckett

Here I am, a lucky lady on another adventure! I am 6 weeks into this particular adventure, and have so much to tell! I will start by writing a general blog outlining my travels, then write further with specifics, I … Continue reading →

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Making Luck Happen

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Jill Beckett

As I make my posts on Facebook, I frequently get comments saying things like “You are so lucky” or, “I’m so jealous”, and “I wish I could do that”, and it is something I have given alot of thought to. … Continue reading →

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Becoming a dRiving instructor in Bali

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Jill Beckett

(Photos to be added soon when I get some wifi!) Before I left the UK I said many goodbyes. One day, I met with a group of midwives from a birth unit I used to manage in Birmingham. We were … Continue reading →

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Jillyfish Goes Pro!

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Jill Beckett

We live on such a beautiful planet, and it is wondrous to explore. However, even if you visit every part of every country on the globe, you will miss out on nearly three quarters of it unless you become a … Continue reading →

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Little Rays of Sunshine Arrive In Bali!

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Jill Beckett

My daughter Francesca went to University at Lancaster and I used to love visiting her and her friends, it was great to see them all having fun there and they used to take me clubbing! One such visit, about 6 … Continue reading →

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Life in a bubble!

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Jill Beckett

Well, Im here to make bubbles, but find that Im living in one too! I live in a little room in Sanur very close to the dive centre, so close, it takes just 2 and a half minutes to walk … Continue reading →

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I’m falling for Bali!

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Jill Beckett

Hard to think that Ive been here in Bali for nearly 2 weeks, the time has flown.  To my shame, have to admit I haven’t even made it to the beach yet! Im not here for the tourism, but have … Continue reading →

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Selamat Datang Di Bali (Welcome To Bali)

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Jill Beckett

So here I am – finally made it to Bali feeling tired but very excited. My lift had arrived and I was taken to my digs for the next 3 months.  I told myself not to be disappointed in my … Continue reading →

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