We are getting close to our departure date now, and things are coming together nicely.

It's getting exciting and scary at the same time as the day approaches.

We have most of our gear already with just a few things left to go. I ordered our last bits today from The Touring Biker Company (link on the side) the best of which will be our new Tanksafe tank bags which are interwoven with stainless steel wire for security.

The last bits of clothing etc. will be bought during the sales next month.

I have recently been helping our riding instructor Dave to instruct students to pass the time until I go. If I wasn't going back to Aus, I would have become Dave's partner in a flash and continued riding for a living. It's been absolutely fantastic fun. It's something I can fall back on in Aus if I need to anyway.

We have a target date of departure for the 26th January. This is of course subject to change depending on how things progress with the sale of the house.

It's Lizzy's turn to blog next time.