25 days to go…

So it is nearly Christmas and we are getting super excited about heading off on our adventure. However, before we head off, there are a few good times to be had and a few obstacles to overcome!

Christmas is around the corner (only 3 days away) and this year we are going to stay at home. This will the first Christmas that we will have woken up in our own home. Seeing as how it will be the last Christmas that will have in our first home together then it seems apt. Amanda’s dad is visiting us for the festive period and we all plan to go to Gav’s parents on Christmas day.

Gav’s dad had a quadruple heart bypass a few weeks back and although he is making a healthy recovery, this week he has had a small set back and is back in hospital. He has an infection which would normally not be too much cause for concern but due to the recent surgery the hospital is not taking any risks. We hope that he is back at home for Christmas so that he can enjoy it with the rest of us.

Soon after Christmas we will be heading to Macclesfield to see Amanda’s mum and extended family. We are very much looking forward to spending some quality time with them before we jet off…. Not to forget to celebrate Christmas as well.

Before New Year there is a small matter of moving house. We have rented out our home from January and will be moving in with Gav’s parents for the couple of weeks before we head off. Although there is a lot of stuff already boxed up, there is still a fair way to go. At least most of furniture is staying where it is!

We both have just over a week in work after New Year. That extra little bit of money will be very handy while we are way!

Only after that can we truly give all of our attention to our trip!!

Please keep in touch! Mand and Gav x