We have lift off!

And so the journey begins. No more sleeps, no more talk...this really is it. In approximately 1 hour the touring party will hit the road for the train ride to the Brisbane International airport. I have to be honest and say that I am really not looking forward to the travelling time, however of course the excitement of getting on the ground in Africa is more than enough inspiration to have to put myself through it.

After a 1 hour train ride, the travel continues with an 8 hour spell through to Singapore. I suspect Changi airport will not know what's hit it, as I have read that there is a new FIFA store open just in time for our arrival.....there goes the savings! With a 5 hour stop over, there will be plenty of time for shopping, relaxing, drinking and I am sure reflection on the next 10 hour flight over to Johannesburg. From Joburg we see ourselves met by the tour hosts where we then embark on a 7-8 hour bus ride down to our home away from home...Durban. All in all I believe the transit will equate to approximately 36 hours...just dandy!

Houston, Flight DJ2010 is all clear and ready for take off....the final bottle of jim in my hand, the final bottle of jim.......