Well the day has finally arrived, we have sorted and packed. (Is it just me or does everyone feel the need to tidy and sort before the packing can begin?) The extensive ‘to-do’ list has been accomplished and all that remains now is to see if the three of us, each with our huge suitcase, plus two extra bags of football kits and ‘stuff’ to leave in Africa will actually fit in Ian’s car?!
Over recent years the flights I’ve taken have always been to very familiar places, taken with people I know very well. This trip could not be more different, I am unable to picture the location, I’ve never experienced the climate, I know very little about the folk I’m spending this fortnight with and although there’s an itinerary, I can’t visualise how it all works out. Anyone that knows me well, or even just a little, will know that this is ‘out of my comfort zone’! I like to know and be in control!! So I begin the journey by choosing to adopt an attitude of allowing myself to be led into an unknown, and go with the flow..... I’m sure it will be good for me, in fact I’m already beginning to quite like it!
Thanks for reading, I hope the technology works out and I’m able to write regular updates, I’ve even managed to now change the settings on my blog to allow you to comment !! – do, we’d love to hear from you. We’ve had so many lovely texts and messages from folk wishing us well on our adventure that I leave England, as always, feeling incredibly loved and supported and so very grateful for all the lovely, lovely people in my life.
I wonder when is a good time to tell the team (that I don’t know very well) that I usually cry with fear on a plane?! Perhaps it’ll help the team building?!
To Africa........... x
