This time two years ago, I had organised so much more for the big cruise, this year for some reason, not so much. I have very few excursions planned or much shopping done. However I have booked a helicopter flight over a volcano in Hawaii. Rob and I are going, on a helicopter with no doors! No one else wanted to come.

Barbara came over yesterday and we went to Bicester Village. I bought a couple of polo shirts and some underwear but nothing else. I still need a pair of trousers and some short sleeved shirts but I'm almost there, clotheswise. I took three suitcases plus assorted sundry bags last time. This time I'm planning on taking fewer clothes. Time will tell! I booked a suitcase with a baggage handling company today. I did the same last time, but then at the last minute booked a second. I'm going to try to stick to just the one this time!

Just over seven weeks and the adventure begins