Blogging begins...

It's exactly 3 weeks until I get on the plane to Uganda so I thought it was about time to set up the blog I've been threatening for the past few months...

Sutton Walk seemed as good as name as any and is definitely less cringeworthy than some of the other monikers I've been considering. I wonder if there are any other places or streets with Sutton in the name in the countries and cities I'm going to...? Will report back on that as I make my way around the world. As you may have guessed, Sutton Walk is also the name of a small pedestrian passage that links Waterloo station with the South Bank complex near the National Theatre. I took this photo on Sunday out on a walk with the lovely Johnny - thanks for your patience, sweetheart!!

Yeah, so I'm setting off on my round the world trip in under a month - bloody hell!! Of course, I'm also amazingly excited at the prospect of the coming year: people, places, friends, languages, sights, food, journeys, conversations, wildlife, beaches, jungles, photos, shopping and more. It's only starting to become real now that I'm packing up and seeing people for the last time until next year.

The first stop is Kampala, Uganda - I'll be staying with Judith and so far we've planned a full series of activities that includes lounging by the local pool, hanging out with JuJu's friends, sunbathing, a possible trip to Murchison Falls national park (might spot some chimps!!), a bit more catching up and lounging and plenty of relaxing - sheer bliss in other words :) I can't wait to see you and meet your Kampalan posse, Juju!!

Now I have to sleep but there will be more in the coming days on how it feels to leave London and all the people who mean so much to me here - it's cheesier than a family-sized bag of Wotsits but I'm unapologetic about the emotions that I'm experiencing. This blog wouldn't be mine if it didn't have plenty of smiles, tears, drama and outbursts at unexpected moments!! Sands, you were right (naturally) - there's nothing to this blogging business!