Monday today, just three more sleeps to go. My first case is packed and on it's way. It was collected just after lunch, which meant that I was able to go and collect the currencies that I'd ordered.

I haven't ordered for every country, unlike the world cruise. I already had enough US dollars and Euros, so I ordered some Australian and New Zealand dollars, Chilean pesos, Brazilian reals and French Pacific francs. Everywhere else I'll hit the cash machine, use cards or try to pay with US dollars.

Tomorrow, I will pack the final cases. I'm hoping to get away with one more large suitcase and an airline roll-on. I'm not convinced that I won't have to get out another big case, but I'm hopeful. Apart from the suitcases I'll have a laptop bag, suit carriers and hand luggage. And that's travelling light, compared to 2013!