Just another Visa done: Lebanon
One final Visa missing: Nepal (but that's not mandatory as I should be able to get this at the border as well

We had a family dinner yesterday night. Very emotional moments for me. Everybody brought a talisman and wished me good luck for my long journey. I had to bring my collection of maps in order to show my grandpa the estimated route. There we only a few places he could not tell a story about, as he has travelled most of the world as well.
They did not have GPS and Internet. Travelling must have been *really* adventurous back then. Anyway, he is excited to follow my journey on Google Earth. :-)

Today's schedule:
- Changing tires on my own (this will be a first for me) :)
- Test packing the bike (see where I will be putting all that stuff) :)
- Tidy up my home office space :(

5 days left for preparations
Checked weather forecast for next week: should have gorgeous conditions :)