I'll not post anything from Australia- it's been a family visit.
But now it is all over. For the last time, I'm dressed in my bush-shirt, grey cargo trousers and hiking boots. They are all faded now, torn, stitched and scuffed through Africa's bush, India's mountains, and Thailand's jungle.
I fly home in 5 hours.
Refering to my first post:
"On the 20th, it's all over. We're flying back to blighty. To get back on with The Job, and choose our new life. A family, a new washing-machine, car, compact disc player and electric tin opener. Good health, low cholesterol and dental insurance. Fixed interest mortgage repayments, starter home, friends, leisurewear and matching luggage. A three piece suite on hire purchase in range of f.."
My time as Grasshopper is now over.
Sadly.
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