Despite the fact that I leave home at least four or five times a year, the feeling of excitement and the build up to countdown is still very tangible. Like a child, I literally count off the days till I'm on my way again. Four days prior to leaving I haven't even pulled my trusty old suitcase out. Mike (perhaps in my imagination!) and Kali go into a decline at the sight of the packing, so its best to leave this activity till the last possible respectable moment. In my mind I start packing and placing, putting things together, so that when the time comes, I am more or less "together". These days it comes easy. I don't even have lists. I just pack according to my heart. One has got to be philosophical. Its important to travel light. Less is more. If you haven't got something, you can always buy it as and when you need it.
