...There Was 4 Days To Go

Yup.  4 days.  When I finished fundraising time started to drag and it seemed like our departure date would never arrive (especially when we didn't know when it would be)!  But the 2 weeks since my party have flown by and I have suddenly found myself with 4 days until departure and 101 things to do!

It's not that I've been particularly disorganised, in fact I've been making lists and seeking out the things I think I'll need for weeks.  I think even the most organised person would still find themselves rushing around a couple of days before leaving for an extended trip.

Friday was my last working day, so now all my time is dedicated to getting ready and spending quality time with my family before I go.  The main task is of course PACKING!  Packing one rucksack for 8 months is a challenge.  I know we'll be able to get most things we'll need out there and I'm mostly packing summer clothes, as that's what we'll need when we arrive. but still!  I gotta fit a whole lot of stuff in there:

At least I have a few days left to fine tune the contents.  Excitement has most definitely overtaken the mild panic that set in last week. I just can't wait to get on that plane now!