It's true and below is the proof ... Swallow (formerly known on this blog as 'No Name') is a bad influence.   Our planning meeting consisted of an informative discussion on cameras (hopefully Swallow will email links and things!), a short discussion on insurance, a short discussion on sprayhoods,  and an even shorter discussion on departure dates!   We had a great evening though with an exceptionally fine rendition of the welsh national anthem - in preparation for our arrival in the first country on our trip!