What to Bring and What to Leave at Home

Ok, I am now back in Derby. Safe, sound, wearing clean socks and freshly showered. I now (finally!) have time to write up some posts about my travels ... this is gonna take awhile.

I did take some pictures to show what I have been lugging around on my back for the last 3 weeks. I think it is pretty impressive.

This is what it all looked like before I unpacked it.

This is what it looks like unpacked.  I dont think it is clear from my picture but my entire bed is covered.

After staying with Jenns family in Italy for a week and eating well at the hostel in Paris, I wanted to eat a real meal when I got home, not fish n chips.  I made myself this lovely meal: