So...only 4 days to go before I leave these shores for my trip! I still can't quite believe it's going to happen - it feels like it has come round really quickly. Preparation is going smoothly - there are major floods in Queensland smack bang in the middle of one of my trips - including an overnight stay in Rockhampton - one of the worst hit towns. I have a friend who lives there and I hope she is OK. I have somehow managed to hurt my back which is causing me some considerable pain - it's OK if I move about but sitting down is painful and uncomfortable - good job I haven't got a long flight to do soon (must rememeber to put bumper size pack of Nurofen Plus on my shopping list...). But
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