Just 2 more days before I set off!!

The last couple of months have been hectic with planning,  injections, visas (an experience in itself!), catching up with family and friends and finally packing. 

Am I mad? Am I brave?  What about work etc etc.  Just some of the reactions from family and friends when I told them although great encouragement and support from so many people who I will miss so much. 

 For me this is a wonderful opportunity to follow a dream and I feel incredibly lucky and grateful to be able to do this. 

So exactly what am I doing:

Starting in Nepal, then to China where I'll start to  overland in a truck called 'calypso' taking in 

Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and finishing in Istanbul, Turkey.  A mixture of bush camps, home stays and hotels. 

Certainly will be an adventure of a lifetime.  My adventurous spirit is kicking back in,  have always loved travel although this time I'll get away from those luxury touristic ideals and off the beaten track to take in some real culture and follow the silk road. 

I am so very excited and looking forward to meeting my fellow travellers on Sunday in Kathmandu. 

You can also follow my trip on the Odyssey blog:

http://odysseykathmandutoistanbul2012.blogspot.com/