Wow - time to get on a plane! I fly out with Emirates tonight via Dubai whilst Tessa goes direct to Nairobi with BA tomorrow. Suddenly it is becoming more real.

Fingers crossed that our luggage is within weight restrictions and the journey to the hotel is seamless for both of us.

We've been instructed to be ready for tour commencement at 0730 on Wednesday having enjoyed breakfast and with packed lunch in hand. My first mission once at the hotel is to organise those packed lunches ... I do like a challenge ;-)