Time to jet

After what feels like no time at all, we are just about to head off overseas to start the big trip. Our preparations seem to have taken a back seat to Christmas shopping, eating and drinking, but after much procrastination, we're almost ready to go. The bags are packed, the itinerary confirmed, money banked and mail cancelled - now all we have to do is lug the winter coats from tropical Cairns to winter London. The weather forecast for Monday is -3 to 3, so it's going be a rude shock after several very pleasant weeks in North QLD. But freezing temperatures aside, we're both eagerly anticipating the start of our big adventure.. right after a 12 hour wait in Sydney airport.. I suppose you can't have it all good...