All packed, alarm set for 3.30am. Not sure I will be able to sleep much tonight; a cocktail of anticipation, excitement, nervousness and the thoughts that I won't be sleeping in my bed for 8 months! Bring it on.

Had a wonderful butterfly lamb with roasted punkin, sweetpotatoes, mushroom and dads favourite; Brussels sprout! Mum made the most delicious apple and date cake for dessert. Heading to Helvetica with Ben, Liam, Georgia, Greg, Siamac and hopefully Rosie if I can persuade her for a all time classic cocktail - a amaretto sour.

Had the most enjoyable day. A nice way to be sent off on a great adventure.