I leave in five days. As usual, I’m leaving a lot of stuff to the last minute – random bits of clothing, changes of bookings, packing… but it’s all good.
With regards to some bits and pieces I’ve already purchased, I’m not particularly happy with the image quality of the Olympus 1030SW camera I have, but I guess I can live with image quality being sacrificed for durability and ruggedness. The EEE subnotebook I have works well (although it can be a bit slow!) and should prove valuable for both work and fun whilst adventuring.
I still have a bit of stuff to do in the office before I leave, but that’s mostly under control – same goes for house work and other assorted preparations.
This time next month (as in the first Sunday of October) I’ll be midway between Adelaide and Singapore.
I’m glad I have a month to wait, because I still have plenty to purchase, arrange, and do for both the adventure and for work. My new camera arrived this week, as did some decent canalphones for my iPod… it turns out I’m severely lacking in the clothing department, so I need to buy some shorts and pants suitable for travel… and some new socks.
Everything is falling in to place, though. A friend will be in Singapore for almost the exact dates I’ll be there, I’ve arranged to meet a friend in Kuala Lumpur when I’m there the first time, and after Thailand another friend will be in Kuala Lumpur so we’re all going to try to meet up for a few days.
This should be awesome.
