Its VERY early in the morning... We're at the airport now about to set off for check-in.

The journey from Norwich was good, now hold ups or delays. I met the group at the right hotel and we had a couple of drinks and a lovely hot buffet. Slept well and deeply but not long enough! I like the style of Ibis hotels.

The sky is clear and blue and we shall soon be sailing up into it! My favourite bit of flying is take off! That moment when you leave the ground and rise into the sky - fabulous!

The group is great. The diversity in age is excellent, Fr Derek (leader) has his son and grandson with us, as well as his wife. Three generations, that's fun. So the mix will be fun.

As for me. How am I feeling? What am I expecting? I'm honestly not sure. Tonight I shall be in a hotel by the side of Lake Galilee. As Jonathan commented last night it is the one place we can confirm historically! Its almost like I daren't expect too much in case I'm disappointed... but I am very, very excited!

Well, I better sign off and catch the shuttle bus! Maybe more from the other side of security...