Leaving On A Jet Plane

I can't believe that it is now only 24 hours until I leave to fly off to the other side of the world. I seem to have been planning for this day for so long that the fact that it is actually here seems like a bit of a surprise. However, as the song says "my bags are packed and I'm ready to go".

Just for Fiona here is a picture of my amazing packed luggage:

I am quite impressed with the fact that I have been able to get enough stuff for a year into one (admittedly very large and heavy) suitcase and one piece of (also very large and heavy) hand luggage. I'm afraid I'm going to be one of those people that I always hate on planes. One of the people with a bag big enough to last you a week being used as carry on. But when British Airways only allow you ONE bag to go to Oz what else can you do?!