T-8: The day after the leaving party

Some things about today: - Today was less busy than the last few, and involved the most food. So much food. It was lovely, and just as enjoyable as drowning my All American breakfast in maple syrup was being able to talk to a bunch of my good friends while doing so. Food is going to be an important part of this blog. Possibly even more than the travelling we've got planned. - Fun was had by all at the leaving party, and the parents / grandparents got on admirably with their opposite numbers (this being the first occasion of their meeting). We've some specifics planned (London -> Singapore -> Melbourne -> ... -> Perth -> ...?), but this is primarily just about travelling for fun. - We sent another batch of things to storage: some to family, some to charity. We're travelling light, or so most of our friends seem to think; one hiking bag apiece. - The plan for tomorrow was formed: sand and paint the window frames, pack excess things into boxes, sort and first-run-pack my stuff. A is well ahead of me at this point, having sorted the majority of her things. I'd better get on with it! Current location: London (8 days to le départ)