Yesterday I took a look at the great big pile of ‘stuff’ that I had placed unceremoniously on the spare bed over the last week or so.  Where do you start?  Was it too much, or not enough?  Did I need one bag or two?  Would all my hand luggage actually fit in my day pack?!

I procrastinated for a good while – it took at least a couple of cups of coffee and some essential choccy hobnobs before I could even begin.  But then a strange methodical calm come over me and I found it quite therapeutic sorting everything into relevant piles, labelling bags and creating some order in my chaotic and somewhat overwhelmed mind (and spare room!).  Fair to say it took more than one attempt to get everything in the bag (I forgot my poles the first time!), but if at first you don’t succeed…and after much toing and froing I sat down, ticked and tied the last of my ridiculously lengthy kit list (including enough snacks to feed the whole team!) and zipped up the bag…

It is done – I am ready (well, packed at least!) 🙂