The great debate was deciding which backpack to bring with me. My old standard is starting to show it's wear and looks like it's already spent a month in India. So Paul was kind enough to offer me the use of his pack and after a period of resizing - Paul's pack wins! Now to fill it. That which is currently spread out over the entire floor of the spare room will need to go into a pack that I'll be heaving around for the next two months. Was planning to have everything packed this afternoon, I guess that will have to happen tomorrow.
Many of you having been asking about Paul & Hudson. Without a doubt, being away from them will be the hardest part of this trip for me. No worries, though we have someone making sure that they're fed and watered...