an apology
Just to thank you all for your kind welcome to the forum ... and to apologise for being slow to respond. Yahoo sent the respond messages to the bulk folder, which I tend to ignore as the emails are usually for online gambling and viagra!
All this packing and unpacking, and still the rucksack looks like Homer's belly.
One thing to share. I was worried about using plastic bags and then rustling away when others are trying to sleep. To avoid this, I am using little laundry bags, those mesh things to stop socks going off to sock heaven when in theory they should be in the washing machine. They are light, neat, and allow the air to move about a bit. Also cheap and readily available in those little "sell everything" stores on local high streets. It's just an experiment, but will let you know if they work out well.
Six more nights ... more excited than I can say, and a bit anxious. The cry of Ultreya! makes much more sense now.
Yours aye in fellowship
Belinda xxx