Aug 2007

The bag or luggage that I spoke about last post has been procured. A 'High Sierra' brand black/blue/grey thing. It is half way between being one of those hard case luggage bags with the telescopic handles and a backpacking on the back sort of thing. It has a day pack that zips on and off the front of said pack.
The day pack now also has a sew on Australian Flag badge attached by thread to the secondary pocket on the back of the pack (Australia Rocks!!!). More stuff to be done, but the main purchases have now been made.

It is 20 days until departure.

Now that the majority of the logistical stuff is done, next comes what to pack. I have been told that you always end up packing too much, so with this in mind I start constructing the list to what will enter my luggage of the next three weeks.
First off I need luggage, given I have never really travelled the need for high class carrying devices was never needed. Saturday is the day I go looking for the main container for this adventure.
The smaller items are slowly wending themselves my way. With my birthday just gone all said presents are travel related in some way, those items include;
A money pouch, a waterproof poncho, a sew on Australia flag badge, UK & Europe outlet adapters, a waterproof travel bag, a three fold wallet (its small, which I like), combination padlocks and a digital compact camera with a 4gb memory card.
Other items that have been obtained;
Passport wallet, iPod Camera Connector and hiking boots.

It is 24 days until departure.