9th July
The big day
has
just been announced - we fly out on the 24th January and return on
February
7th, so now I really need to get fit.
31st July
As part of my new fitness regime I've just rediscovered the
joys of swimming in the new pool
in Newmarket. I'm trying to do 1/2hour most mornings. After a week my
legs are not quite as stiff as when I started. And there's a bonus
I've also got my free
Active card - a benefit of
reaching 60!
5th August
The donations are coming in - thanks very much to all those
who have donated so far. I've now paid the cost of the trip
myself, so all donations I receive are going straight to the 3
charities.
11th August I've just got back from a
day's off road training. This took place on tracks across the
Salisbury Plain training area using Enfield Bullets. It was a
great day and a very useful insight into what conditions might be like
in India (apart from the heat) . The Bullets seem to be incredibly
stable on rough ground and gravel.
27th December The final countdown has begun. Less than a
month to go before the off (January 24th). All travel jabs in
place (both arms were like pin cushions), Indian tourist visa in place,
and travel insurance paid up. Its still not too late to
donate to the 3 charities, they are all good causes!