So here I am... frantically packing & sorting out last minute things. The stress of it all.. Need a holiday after this. My little car has been dropped off for H to look after - yes there was a little tear as I walked away ;-) Plenty of parties & much alcohol has been consumed. Time to detox the body now. Flight is at 8pm this evening... This time tomorrow I'll be in SA.

So, here I am after a lovely day of seeing my mates who managed to pop around to the house to say farewell!! It could be said that they only turned up for not only the delicious food ;-) but also to ensure that I really am planning to leave the country on Thursday. Yes, after speaking about the trip for so long, count down is upon me... 4 days to go...