It's 2 days to go before we leave on our sabbatical adventure! I feel so very fortunate to be given this opportunity to explore, learn and begin an such an extravaganza! I think everybody should have this kind of opportunity to rejuvenate - lots of people work hard and deserve such a time for renewal. I am struggling to leave in many ways, leaving behind so many wonderful people - some of them ailing - and of course saying goodbye to Cleo (our cat) who is already sitting on my desk chair looking longingly - she "knows" - I can just tell!

I hope I will be able to post these blogs (short for "web-log" I found out!) - it only took me 3 hours to set it up - the prompter says a few minutes, but they don't know me obviously! The prompter also says no exclamation marks in the labels - too bad; I am such an exclamation person!!!!!!

I drove the Westfalia to the bank today - a brave ride - I think it makes Rip nervous when I drive it - that will pass quickly enough after a few thousand kilometres I am guessing!

Well, this is my first post and the count-down is on!