This is it! T-20 hours to takeoff and the beginning of my 'grand aventure'!
I've been doing packing and re-packing over the last 2 days because it seems everytime i think i'm done, i'll remember something else that i forgot to pack. And it's not easy cause I've never had to pack for any trip as long and with so much restrictions as this. Anyway as of an hour ago, this is the bulk of my luggage..
..which are basically the 4 bags off my bicycle, which has been packed as well:
Whether i'm under or over packed only time will tell.. Possible 11th hour additions might include a fishing rod and equipment, and whatever else i'll 'suddenly' remember tomorrow. And of course, in the worst case scenario, i can always purchase whatsoever i'm lacking in Japan itself (space permitting of course).
After some reading today, i've decided to set Cape Soya (the northern most point of Japan) as my goal. However it will be nearing freezing; 8degC (high) to 0.5degC (low) if i reach Hokkaido in November so for skin and bones sake i hope i reach it as fast as i possibly can on a bicycle.
For anyone interested, these are my flight details tomorrow. I'll have to transit at Bangkok (cause it's Thai Airways, which is ~$300 cheaper than a 1-way SIA flight):
Changi Airport Terminal 1 Flight TG410 departing 2040 16th August
- arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabh, Thailand 2200
I'll have a 2hr50min break in Bangkok before transiting:
Bangkok Suvarnabh, Thailand Flight TG648 departing 0050 17th August
- arriving at Fukuoka, Japan 0800 17th August
That's it! My last post from Singapore. Barring me finding an Internet cafe in Bangkok (and not dozing off in the airport), my next post will be written in Japan! Wish me luck on my journey!
