We went on an almighty spending spree today, gathering up all the remaining equipment we think we might conceivably need over the next five weeks. Electric cool box, spare bulbs, spare fuses, tyre weld, rad weld, cable ties, a tyre pump, jerry cans, tow rope, mole grips, battery inverter, k seal, multi tool, trangia stove, the list goes on.
The best bit is, thanks to the power of mobile Internet, we got a lot of it whilst having a final pre-rally pint or two in our favourite local pub. Our stickers for the van should be done by Tuesday, our newly cam-belted van by tomorrow. We even spent 90 quid on pasta, tinned curry & couscous, which we plan to eat should the mutton stew get a bit "samey" on the road. We've not yet established if we can take food across international borders - if not we'll have rations for weeks to keep us going when we return, penniless, from the east.
Unexpectedly, I'm starting to feel prepared for this mission a full 5 days in advance! Depending, of course, on the power of the Royal Mail to deliver everything in time.....
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