only 26 hours to go till i leave for Peru. I am getting coach to heathrow, then flying to Madrid. Fly out of Madrid at midnight. Then stuck on plane for 12 hours to Lima followed by quick flight to Lima. I have the important items for my hosts- bisto gravey powder and chocolate orange and a newly published book on otters by James Williams

My bag is packed off for a meal with my folks. They are taking Bosley back with them up north.