2 days to go . . .

Well, it's getting closer and the excitement is building (and I'm not talking about going to see Jurassic World).

I have purchased all my repellent, travel money, a new iPod shuffle (I left my last one on my return flight from Portugal) and some more sun cream. Yes, I've learnt my lesson from Albufeira.

So the weekend brought lots of emotion and excitement. On Friday, my cousin Mark married his long term partner, Donna. A ceremony at the Archbishops Palace in Maidstone followed by a reception at the Maidstone United Spitfire Lounge saw the happy couple celebrate with seventy plus guests and their adorable girls, Izzie and Lois.

The Happy Couple!

Somebody had to rock a bow tie . . . 

 
























It was such a great wedding day and everyone spoke highly of the couple and everything about their happy day. Congratulations again guys.

As if that wasn't enough excitement for one weekend, I headed out on Saturday afternoon for a couple of beers with my brother, his wife and my sister. We headed to the Fisherman's Arms and engaged in a game of football darts before my brother told me we needed to move on to meet his friend in the next pub, The Brenchley.

Upon arrival, I was greeted with an amazing surprise. All my family and some friends were sitting, waiting to have a drink with me and wish me farewell. It was overwhelming that fifty or so people turned up to say goodbye. 

I'm still not sure about the Prince William, 'Kirk' from Coronation Street or guy from the Carling Advert lookalikes

They all signed the above poster that bore my ugly mug and it's a moment I will never forget - once more, to everyone who came, you were incredible and I'm grateful! What a way to say goodbye to everyone.

Sunday continued in the same vein, with Mark, Donna and the kids popping around to visit us. We ended up having a late lunch with them and spending some time with Izzie and Lois which is always fun. If ever I needed reminding of how much fun kids can be, Izzie and Lois made me remember when they had me running up and down the stairs whilst they took things from my sister's room and presented them to their parents with a giggle and proud smile on their face. Ah, the innocence.

Today, I've just been organising the last few bits and had dinner with my cousin and sister in one final bid to convince myself that I am doing the right thing (what am I doing!?)

Well, tomorrow I see my niece, Emmy and brother for my last day at home for a lengthy period. My nan will also be joining us for dinner so I'm sure emotions will be running high (actually, that was a little presumptuous).

I'M EXCITED!!! BRING IT ON!!! ALMOST TIME TO #ROAMALONE