Setting off from Brompton, North Yorks.

Out of the window of my bijou little flat in Brompton, the rain is falling on North Yorkshire; damp, windy and grey. I'm looking forward to the contrast in weather and heat when I make my first stop in Athens tomorrow.
Today will be taken up with such delights as emptying the fridge, unplugging all the electrical devices, double checking my rucksack, and taking rubbish to the bins.
My train for Manchester Airport sets of from Northallerton station this evening, with a new-fangled e-ticket (whatever that is).
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