Hi Sue and Jill,
I've just registered with this site so this is my first look at it. I'm booked on the Australian trip on 6th as well and spotted your posts. Really looking forward to it, I didn't book it till August on a spur of the moment!
I went on my first solo holiday just over a year ago to Slovenia to try it out. Enjoyed it so went on the Japan trip last April which was amazing. They really look after you.
Packing cubes are great, especially as we are travelling around such a lot. Don't feel very prepared yet!
Looking forward to meeting you
Jackie Lander