This is it!

In a little over 1 hour a taxi will arrive to take me to the airport and the Paris chapter of my life will come to an end. I can’t believe it that I am leaving and that I have been here for 11 years. How it flies n’est-ce pas?

Thanks for all the calls and well wishes I have had over the last days. I really appreciate them and it is reassuring to know that you all understand why I am doing what I am about to embark upon. Many have asked how I feel. It is difficult to put into words as it is nothing I have quite felt before: a curious mix of excitement and optimism tinged with trepidation and even a touch of sadness at the end of a major phase in my life and for the people I have said goodbye to. But I know I will see them again…many in Kenya. Indeed if everyone who has stated their wish to come and see does get down there, I don’t think I will have 1 week on my own!

The only cloud over the day is that I have just learnt that my brother is in Chester hospital after being admitted with chest pains yesterday evening. Why does everything always happen at the same time? Get well Ben xx

Bon, I have to run as there are still one or two things to pack. The plan is to pick up a pay as you go 3G card when I get there so hopefully I’ll be back online by the end of the week.

Until then, love to all.

PS: Thanks to all who updated their Facebook status with my solar request…I think it may have just born fruit. To be contd.

XX