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Tuesday June 9, 2009

TGP: I was thinking last night... as my nerves got to me once more... about what makes me worry about the trip.

My bike is sitting in our dining room at the moment, half packed and with the remainder of the packing strewn around the floor... I was looking at this spectacle, when I looked up to see my car through the window, and I realised what made me more nervous than usual about this holiday, and apart from the 6 months of planning, it is the fact that we are heading off without any help if something happens, without any cover from the elements, and also without a metal box on four wheels surrounding us.

It's weird that I should feel that way, coz it's not like I haven't travelled light before when I was in Asia, but the security of using a car comes over you without realising it... and when it's not there I'm going to feel unprotected, insecure, and exposed. If I've been using my car a lot and not been on my bike, when I do get back on my bike, it's crossed my mind that I should have my seatbelt on...!

It muts be my previously unknown addiction to my car that makes difficult to leave it behind for the holiday .

I can't wait for the trip... the nerves are good nerves at the moment.... all positive. Bring on TGIF (Thank God It's Friday...!).

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