Last day in the uk, got some work still to finish off before I can truly pack away. First part of the journey complete and I've arrive in hampshire. A busy day yesterday catching up with various friends and family here, just Granny to see today. Anything I haven't got or packed now, I'm leaving without!!

Well actually it's less than a week to go - gulp! Starting to get things sorted. Frequent flyer number added to flight plan - might as well collect the point ready for the next trip! Still got a bit of work to finish off before I can solely focus on the trip. Piles of clothes being sorted, how many tops and bottoms can I fit in the bag, what am I going to need for the next 3 months that I can't buy out there???? - oh contact lenses. First stop is Singapore (w...

So GP has given her approval, had to go and have my blood pressure checked before she'd sign off - think it was just an excuse to get me in for an MOT, various boosters been administered, flights have been booked and even one lot of accommodation booked thanks to Rarotonga Backpackers (Cook Islands). Post has been scheduled for redirection....... but still so much to sort. And trying to work in the meantime!! Can't wait for the off - just over 6 weeks to go!!!

Finally! So following redundancy in May I've finally got it sorted. Off to do some overseas volunteering on two different projects and fit in a bit of travelling and sightseeing as well. So much to organise..... Not like going away for a couple of weeks. What does my home insurance say, where will I store my car, what about all the post. Having booked the volunteer placements, now it's the flights to sort, how long to spend in each place, do flights go every d...