D-8 days

This blog will follow the trials and tribulations of the Thompys on Tour as we make our way to India and experience the adventures that await us all.

Introducing the Thompys - Thompy (Simon), Thompy Femme (Susie), Thompy Junior (Max) and Stompy Thompy (Darcy)

So where are we now and what have we achieved?

D-8Days, still at home in Salisbury

The Entry Visas turned up today, slight delay following the last minute extra info requests from the Indian Embassey although a whole week left before we leave. The pressure to get to this stage has been enormous, an emotional roller coaster. Dogs have been packed off to France, house is now rented out, car sold, one cat to Lymington, just remembered our other cat Molly who lives in a wood shed down the road and turned up hungry today! Post redirected, new laptop purchased for essential SKYPE calls, new accounts set up, masses of photocopies of all paperwork for the FRRO registration when we arrive....what have we forgotten, have we got the energy to try and think of anything else we need to do! Last few days at work, trying to tidy up loose ends, kids had their BCG injections today, Max freaked out and had to be restrained, Darcy blissfully unaware of what was going on....until the Nurse stuck a needle in her arm! Sleeping on a blow up airbed as all of our beds have been packed and are on their way to India by Sea. Just looking forward to getting on the plane next Thursday evening and resting as there is nothing more we can do for the life we leave behind us.

Top news story

The couple who were kidnaped by Somali Pirates 7 months ago - 7 months, the poor people, I can only hope that a way forward is found to release them.

Top 3 things

Car V5 turned up which means we can sell it tomorrow - phew!
Introduction of the team swear box which raised a laugh - helped reduce the stress.
Max and Darcy are back home - it was nice to go for a drink after work last night with Susie, although we did discuss about the move!