The time has finally arrived and yep you guessed it – I went for the big bag. Naturally it’s too full for any small Chinese child so no panic there. I do think however that I packed well – I took out a pug jumper but replaced it with a Christmas themed penguin jumper. I’m sure the Japanese will love it.
Saying bye to people one by one was sad – made it hit home that I am actually going. Mental. But I’m now finally at the airport waiting for my gate to open. Upgrading to business class was £1200+ which although I’m sure worth it, was above my £600 limit of what I would have paid. Let’s hope if I buy in Istanbul it’s cheaper. I feel I’m optimistic.
My phone and watch are already on Hong Kong time so it’s now 23:22 and way past my bed time. I got my handy travel pillow though so I’ll be straight asleep when I get to my seat!
First stop HKG.
HKG – China – DPRK – China – Tibet – Japan – HOME FOR CHRISTMAS – Guatemala – Honduras – Nicaragua – Costa Rica – Ecuador – Galapagos.
And a sneaky trip to Atlanta on the way home.
I can’t wait. Hong Kong is 26 degrees and Tibet is 3 degrees. My body will be on a temperature roller coaster. My mind probably on an emotional one. I’m going to find myself and come home a gypsy.
I got random bag searched on the way through security. Those spare pairs of pants your told to put in your bag? Yeah well mine were picked up by the bag man and in an attempt to keep my dignity he hid them under my woolly hat. What a guy. Shame you can’t rate them like you can uber drivers, he would have got 5stars.
Right gate is open and I best ring my grandad. Likely to shed a tear there!
See you on the other side!
lifeshouldbeonebigholiday. 