Friday saw us still disorganized, but not stressed, in fact, we had a pretty relaxed day. In sub-10 degree weather we caught up with one of Rod’s Uni (and life) mates Phil and his wife Natalie. Lunch out then into work for me for a few hours. The pile of clothes on the suitcases in our room grew, but still nothing was really packed. I know I keep going on about this, but you know me…I’ve usually done a practice pack and repack by this stage. Oh, Rod also had to pop into work and he photocopied our passports. We looked up which type of power adapters we need to pack, and searched up the weather in Phuket – 30 ish degrees, humid and rainy. Yup – it’s the wet season. I may have tried on swimmers…

Saturday we actually packed. It’s strange packing for tropical weather when it’s 10 degrees outside! Hamish and I are sharing one suitcase (as per tradition) and Rod has a rolling duffel bag with his stuff plus shared travel items, such as toiletries, a few cotton beach towels and his and Hamish’s shoes – which incidentally, are the same size. After lunch we were basically 90% done. We’re trying to eat up leftovers – so lunch consists of a ham and cheese toasty & cold roast lamb (Hamish), roast veggies (me) and chicken casserole (Rod). Rod and I both have a bike ride in mind as even though the weather is cold, it’s clear and not raining. We have a big ride dodging floodwaters and Kangaroos (as it turns out). Rod perfects the day by making – ironically – Thai fishcakes. They are incredible and we settle in to watch the first stage of the Tour de France.

It’s currently Sunday evening. We’ve taken advantage of the break in the weather and mowed lawns, washed bedding and squeezed a ride in. Multiple pieces of tech are currently being charged and charging cables are labelled (I know this seems OTT, but trust me it’s easier). Other than not being able to check into our flight online and a few other stressful moments (I couldn’t find our booking, then I joined the Singapore FF programme and mistyped my name “Belfinda”, so then I couldn’t add my new FF number to the booking because Belfinda Dunbar doesn’t match my booking, the Scoot website not loading – shall I go on?) we’re all but ready to go.

Tomorrow sees a few last minute appointments before we head to Melbourne at 3pm. I am dropping two of my bikes off to the bike shop for some TLC whilst I’m away and Rod has his immunotherapy treatment at 2pm. We’ve made multiple trips to the chemist/supermarket today like a couple of rookies who’ve never travelled! And to be honest, I can’t guarantee there won’t be another tomorrow. Goodness me – 10 days…hopeless 😊