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Well, here I am sitting at home a couple of days before Christmas, feeling a little overwhelmed by everything I've still got to do getting ready for the off. Kate and Mike have just left after coming round for dinner, which was another "goodbye - and see you next June after you're back from Nicaragua". It's exciting and yet also a little sad... Anyway, time to think about tomorrow's to-do list (new hiking boots and a sun hat are top priorities). Good night.