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

A trip on Lake Wakatipu

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Jill Beckett

My last day in Queenstown, and I couldn’t leave without spending time on some sort of boat here! Plenty of choice, jet boats screaming around, but I chose the option of a relaxing trip in a steamship built in 1912 … Continue reading →

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A New Lease of Life

Posted on February 24, 2017 by Jill Beckett

A recent health scare has taught me many life lessons and has somehow cured my (blogger) writers block! Ive written before about ““Luck” and spoke how lucky I felt having good health Staying healthy isn’t just about eating right, not smoking … Continue reading →

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Taking a moment….

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Jill Beckett

Life moves by so quickly, often without us taking the time to appreciate the good things that surround us. Something I’ve learned during my life coaching with the wonderful Sandra Walsh (check her out, she is amazing!) is to take … Continue reading →

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Get A Life….Coach!

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Jill Beckett

As I sailed along the beautiful North Queensland coast, I sat on the toilet staring blankly at a bottle of shower gel. The toilet can be a great place to contemplate life don’t you agree? Palmolive say that if I … Continue reading →

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Going Bananas!

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Jill Beckett

When I first arrived in Australia over 3 years ago, my daughter, Francesca and I were invited to crew on a boat on a race around Magnetic Island. We prepared a packed lunch with scrummy sandwiches and crisps, and completed … Continue reading →

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A Very Merry Unbirthday To Me!

Posted on October 31, 2014 by Jill Beckett

I’m starting to find my feet now I have arrived back in Australia, and it certainly feels like I have come home.  I miss my family and friends in the UK so very much, but I am now close to … Continue reading →

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A Taste of The Top End!

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Jill Beckett

I found it very sad to say goodbye to Indonesia, but had to admit, in many ways, it was a welcome change to be back on Australian soil. I no longer have to struggle communicating with my smattering of Bahasa and … Continue reading →

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Sailing to A Land Down Unda!

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Jill Beckett

When I started this blog in July 2011, it was at the start of my circumnavigation of Britain. I set myself a task of writing a journal detailing each day, trying to keep it lighthearted, and dare I say, funny, … Continue reading →

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My Love Affair With Indonesia

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Jill Beckett

My love for this wonderful country has deepened as I have explored many of its islands and met many of its people. I’m now preparing to leave Indonesia and sail to Australia, we set out at 3am to begin our … Continue reading →

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Blowing Bubbles With A Hookah

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Jill Beckett

I had fun thinking up titles for this blog, but decided to keep it clean! When Daryl was looking for someone to help crew his boat, one of his selection criteria was a love of scuba diving as he wanted … Continue reading →

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