Pre-Flight

All pigs fed and ready to fly. I've decided to not take my IBM laptop, and take just the iPad now loaded with a blogger app (Blogpress), Pages, Numbers, and Keynote. The iPad is a lot lighter than the laptop, and the battery life is chalk and cheese. I better the itinerary on it as well, or it could be interesting getting home.

Time is running out so fast now, I have to remind myself to not worry about what is not done, it's too late. Lucky I have great neighbors and family who put an African Survival Kit together for me and a brilliant last meal! :)

OK, there has been much chatter about whether or not I will come back any lighter than when I left, so I have made a final weigh-in and the result.....

I'm leaving with light clothing at a literally quite awesome, 130.5kg!! 287lbs of unstoppable force :). Even for me that's a new record. So, the next question is, will there be any difference when I return, personally I don't think so. Call the bookies, start the bets :)

Today was a beautiful day in Canberra, spent with the whole family, Natasha (my 3yr old daughter) has no idea what is happening, but knows that she needs to get rid of dad before he can come back with a present? It's like you can't come back into the country unless you've got proof of yellow fever vaccination!

Just a few minutes left now... I've forgotten business cards, hiking boots, and a haircut so far. Next update will be when I have WiFi access again, maybe Dubai airport.

Location:Canberra, Australia