You got there eventually and I am pleased all your travel appears to have succeeded.
Did you ever see Paul at Manchester Airport ?
I still find it hard to grasp what you have done but I am very proud of you both and greatly admire your grit and determination in your desire to do this, and I am sure you will have an extremely enjoyable, although occasionally stressful journey.
I wish you the very best of luck and goodwill in everything you do on your adventure and will keep in touch with you via this message board and 'e' mails.