D-day Minus One...

This is it, the time is here!

One year of planning and a matter of hours before I head to Heathrow. Financially, this trip has crippled me, emotionally, I am more drained than I have ever felt but now I just feel ready. I am impatient to leave but yet to pack...

I don't have much time to go into anything more than a few thank yous....

They would be without a doubt for my family and friends and my colleagues.

If it weren't for them I probably wouldn't be going anywhere tomorrow so to them I am eternally grateful. They have helped the people I will meet in Malawi as much as I will do when I get there and start teaching, building and caring.

Project work will probably begin on the 9th/10th September once we have settled in to our accommodation  surroundings, village - Monkey Bay. I am not sure when I will next get to update on here but we do have internet access at our volunteers house.

I don't think I would have come close to making it to Malawi if people hadn't donated in such HUGE numbers. I never expected to raise as much money as we did, it was totally unexpected, it wasn't always easy but it made all the difference.

Malawi, for me is a huge turning point - I expect it to change my values and perspectives forever and I can only hope that shows on my return.

I will miss those closest to me more than they will ever imagine and I will miss what I see as 'normal' life but four weeks is so little time and more than anything I wish I could stay longer...

So I guess I will see you all on the other side...