We've been planning our first attempt at backpacking for a few months now, while we waited for our business to close. We decided on Greek islands for 2 reasons. Firstly, they are very beautiful friendly islands, with stunning scenery, and secondly,they are a bit closer to home, and so, less daunting than South East Asia, which will probably be our next trip . So, rucksacks researched and bought, flight ticket ( single only) ready, dog booked in to kennels ( poor Amos, thats not going to be much fun ), the boys primed with do's and don'ts, we're itching to get going. 8 more sleeps to go.
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