Day 1

On the road at last! Carefree, no schedule, nothing to do but check the tyre pressure, oil, water, fuel, trip meter, voltmeter, inverter, solar recharger, gas burner, gas bbq, gas hot water, jerry cans, toilet chemicals, flush level, fuses, pets, fridge door lock, external hatch locks, vents, aerial in lock mode, drawer locks, kettle securely stored in sink, taps off, rear blinds tucked away, bike straps tight, solar party light panels in place, gas leak alert in "on" position, glow switch off, water pump on? or off? laptop strapped down, tv bolt in travel mode, dammit what's that annoying rattling noise at 93 km/h and did I double check both cats are in?