Finally!

I am looking forward to the plane. We have been busy preparing for this tour for months. First we prepared and performed all the repertoire last year during various concerts. Then in November and December we had to fill in around 7,528 forms (maybe more) for visa applications, insurance information, personal details, hotel and dietary requirements, etc. We had to finalise if we planned to park at the studio during the tour and precisely which instrument was to be taken (and all various and sundry accessories) before Christmas. Each instrument was carefully packed, then measured and weighed and documented for all the customs requirements. Then back at work this year for four days of serious rehearsals. Usually we rehearse one program for four days. This time we rehearsed three and a half programs. All the programs are full of challenges. It was a very strenuous beginning to the year! Now a couple days off to pack everything and get ready for the long flight. I am looking forward to just sitting still for a while on the plane!