Henry in Guyana

Right then. It's been a year in the planning. Time to actually get on with it and go. In a short while a cab will pick me up to take me to Victoria station ready for the Gatwick express. I think I've got everything.



Flights: Virgin Atlantic to Barbados, stopping over for a few days then into Georgetown (capital of Guyana) for Saturday 24th of October. I flew Virgin once before and they had the original Mario to play on your own little screen which was excellent. Now apparently there's over 250 films to choose from. I also haven't had a plane meal for a while apart from BA sandwiches around Europe. PLUS I'll be on a 747 for the first time AND I've got a window seat. This is going to be great. Tickets - Check

Jabs: Yellow fever, rabies, hep A, hep B, tetanus, diptheria and typhoid. Surprisingly expensive (nearly £300!). Check

Malaria medication: Coastal areas (such as Georgetown) are not risk areas, but for any trips into the interior it is a must. Went for doxycycline as a mid point between price (Malarone) and making you mental (Lariam). Check

Assorted gadgets: Check

Clothes: Apparently I will need one jumper for the part of my journey in the UK. Otherwise the usual clothing with plenty of t-shirts. At my mother's request more than one change of underwear. Check.

Time to go, I think I've got everything.






...passport. Check