Countdown at 20 days - getting very excited now!

Full of cold at the moment, which is taking the edge off slightly but I'm sure I'll survive.

Gear - just waiting for my Macpac Escapade 700 sleeping bag to turn up and I'm all set - the Maxpedition bags I treated myself to are quite fabulous.

Finalising all my arrangments at home - sorting out Ant, the cats etc etc. I'm going to miss everyone so much, Ant especially. But all my friends and family too. Am just thinking of all the stories to tell when I get back, and the photos too.

Cool - 20 days!