Preparations

Day -2: JQ is getting things finalised and packing

We're almost ready, but clearly not as ready as others think we should be. I have lost track of the number of people who have asked if we've finished packing yet. How can I use my toothbrush if it is packed? Clearly I take this all too literally.

JP is coping with the crazy fairy's extended stay with admirable calm. I don't know how he does it, but he manages to keep a smile even throughout the mad moments. There is still quite a lot to do to sort things out, from clearing the fridge to getting all the paperwork together, plus deciding what clothes, etc to take. Is a hairdryer a luxury too far? Should aftersun be considered an essential when taking a fair-skinned englishman abroad? Maybe three t-shirts isn't enough, but what about two sweaters when the average temperature will be 35 degrees? Too much thinking and it all becomes overwhelming for this intrepid traveller.