F irst I have to clear up the clutter in my home. Until all the piles of literature have been sieved and trimmed to nothingness, I can't even fathom what to pack. This is probably the only time that I pay attention to my bills and other dreaded admin. After clearing comes cleaning. Only after that is my mind free to think about what to pack.
C oming back is another arduous process.
Thankfully, unpacking is much easier than packing. However, this very act usually leaves my home in a mess, which means that my mind gets muddled up as well. Until my next trip. Then the ritual begins again. S o it was a relief to see that The Sunday Times travel section has once again read my mind.