3 days to go so I have decided to pack my bag rather than leave it to the night before. I laid everything out and thought "is this enough or too much?" Having no previous experience of packing for a trip like this I suppose I will only know when I'm there. My backpack weighs in at exactly 15kg, so I have some spare room/weight allowance to buy some items while I'm away - it still feels heavy though. Plus I have my camera equipment in my hand luggage which adds to the weight. I'll be fitter when I return having had to carry this lot about.
I have, albeit reluctantly, sold my car this week rather than leaving it just sitting for 6 months, but I know its going to a good home (thanks Martin). The fridge, the freezer and food cupboard are all empty, so I'm ready to go. Am I excited yet - not really, it doesn't seem real, but I'm sure it will soon. Perhaps when I'm dropped off at the airport or when I'm on the plane or next week when I am walking the streets of Auckland, I'll have to wait an see.
Next update will be from New Zealand!
