Well here we are - at last! Found a Travel Blog site that I may well be using on my travels - just trying it out to see how it works etc before I go. So lets start. It's Sunday 9 Dec 2007. I have received my "final" itinerary ( how final is final, though?) and paid for the greater part of the trip. Now got to sort out the details. Bought some gear and my rucksack, sleeping bag and walking boots - essential. Now have to practice packing the rucksack to see if it will all go in!! Only 5 weeks to go. Leaving Heathrow for Bangkok on Sunday 13 Jan 2008 at 10:00PM. It's creeping up! I'll keep you posted! I have uploaded a couple of pics of Southampton Common - just to get
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