My trip is now starting to feel very real! This was my second last weekend in London before I head to Seattle. I am getting so excited and I can’t wait to have Grant join me for the Canadian section of my trip. I know we will do nothing but laugh (and eat) for 11 days. Two of my favourite activities!
The weekend started out with a bang. On Friday night I threw a ‘Mojito party’ for the guys at work who gave up their free time to help me out with various aspects of my trip. I could not have done all this without them!
Saturday morning was a bit of a slow start. However, the day soon turned out to be a real treat as I got to spend it with my cousins, Guy and Charles, and aunt, Jane, who are visiting London. It’s been Guy’s life long dream to see some West End plays in London and this year his dream came true. I am so happy to have been able to share that with him!
Sunday was all about getting Trinity ready. This was my last opportunity to pack the panniers and make sure I have everything I need for my trip. Due to my Scottoiler being set on maximum, that has now been changed to minimum, cleaning Trinity was one seriously messy job. I can’t believe how much fun I had getting dirty thugh. I think the photo says is all. Thank goodness for Fairy liquid!
The other fundamental part of my preparation was learning to pick Trinity up from the ground. Given her weight (230 kilograms without fuel or luggage) and height, it is really not funny trying to pick her up. I’m starting to regret not going to the gym the last few months.
We are however all packed and ready to rock ‘n roll!
Mel & Trinity 