Three Weeks to Go

Another adventure is looming large. In three weeks time I will be in Auckland, New Zealand, ready to start the trip that has been so long in the planning.

Normally, at this close to starting such a trip, I would be packed and just about ready to go. That is certainly not the situation this time. My travel bag has been moved a spare room. That is where it now sits - empty.

At least I have made a list, so I guess that is some sort of a start. I have the best intentions of actually starting to add items to my bag over the weekend. I wonder if that is what will happen.

Although the packing is still at a standstill, I have checked and rechecked all bookings, flights, tickets, etc. I have a folder, proudly labelled "New Zealand 2025" where all the important documents are stored. This is how I have approached every previous trip, and nothing disastrous has ever happened on any of them. I have been through this process so many times, that you might think that I could do it blindfolded. Maybe so, but somewhere in the back of my mind, there is always that little nagging voice telling me that I have forgotten something. I hope it isn't true.Read more