After what seems like a lifetime of planning, researching and forsaking new clothes in the name of saving we are just 10 short days away from leaving the UK behind in search of sun, sea and adventure. Yes after much badgering (around 5 years' worth) I finally convinced Simon it would be a good idea to give up the security of his much-loved job, not to mention the wonderful house we shared, and swap it all for a backpack. I must admit I'm starting to panic about this slightly, especially as my last dalliance with backpacking (3 months in Australia) resulted in me leaving my backpack in a hostel locker and buying the biggest suitcase you have ever seen to transport my wardrobe in... For those of you that haven't been bored to tears with tales
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