A week in the life..

So first week of 2009 drawing to a close and let's see where I'm at. Now got 82 work days left and I'm getting excited again. It's all excitement one minute, all forgotten the next! It's been quite a productive week really, though I've still not actually sit down to write up my list of things to do/buy/check out and I promised myself I'd have that done by now.

Even with the lack of a list, I'm making headway on the preparations..

a) Dentist appointment made for a checkup to make sure if I need anything done I've got time to get it done.
b) Travel insurance sorted in advance of the 31st Jan end date for the 10% premium discount..now all's I've got to remember is to stay away from the US and Canada for the six months and I'm sorted
c) New compact camera ordered and currently winging it's way to me. As much as I dearly want to bring my SLR, I don't want to have to carry it around, and I really don't want to have to be keeping a constant eye on it. So I've purchased a Canon IXUS 85 IS with spare battery, carry case and 4GB SD Card for a steal on a UK site..now awaiting delivery
d) Also awaiting delivery on a Solo Traveller First Aid kit complete with the needles they're saying to bring (I'm slightly concerned) and a few other bits and bobs from a Scottish outdoor site that had stuff at much cheaper prices than here in Dublin
e) Sleeping bag liner and pack towel purchased here at home for a reasonable price..and the towel amazes me, it's going to save SO much space!

I've also started to read the Insight Guide to Australia...WOW! I can't wait :)

The latest food for thought for me is how to get to London in advance of May 24th...I can fly, but it feels a bit like cheating..it's hardly overland now is it, even I can't justify that one. I'm toying with the idea of the bus to London, though I really want to avoid ferries as much as possible to avoid the sea-sickness. We'll have to wait and see how brave (or stupid) I am closer to booking time!

Now to check how Loonie is getting on with her preparations?!?