Final preparations

Of course no trip to Santiago would be complete without first visiting my sister Jenny who is the family expert having walked the entire Camino in 2009.

Here the Jens discuss modern art over a cocktail at the amazing MONA gallery in Hobart.

Thanks for the very cool walking sticks Jenny! 

 

I leave tomorrow and I'm happy that I have everything I need... and perhaps a few things I dont. I haven't done the final weigh in yet but I am confident I am under 10 kilos.

My preparations have been less than perfect which isn't surprising given all the stresses of this past year. Genevieve, Aidan and I took a walk on Mt Alexander yesterday. Ouch! I was puffing away after 500 metres and my legs are sore today. I seem to recall I wasn't much fitter last time so I'm not too concerned.

Tomorrow at 3.30 PM I will fly out on a Qantas A380 to London. This is something I am very excited about being an aircraft nerd from way back. I have been lobbying my friend Catie who's sister works for Qantas. "get me a BED!, I want the BED" but I think an upgrade to first class is akin to a lotto win. I will have to make do but I do understand that it is quieter and the air less dry than other aircraft. Also, it has an excellent entertainment system so I'm looking forward to a movie marathon.

Next post will be from my phone assuming it will work in France. I bought a blogger app which does the trick though formatting is simpler.

Au revoir!