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Well, that's it. I've said goodbye to my Aunt, Uncle, Grandma, Caitlin, Sian, Gabe, Mich and Mart, everyone from Uni, everyone from home, and now Clare and I are off on a three hour mission to Heathrow, as the travelling begins in earnest. I've repacked hundreds of times, watched my last Neighbours for a good few months, eaten my last Chorizo, dairy products etc. and am starting to feel sad about the whole thing. I have had crying cousins, Grandma and Mum so far, all of whom have made me feel thoroughly awful about running away.

However, I'm sure this will all fade the second I arrive in Osaka into Lesley's open arms. Aah, Les.