We've made some progress in our trip planning - just check out that calendar! If you look closely though, you'll notice there still are some blank spots. One would think that everything should be in place by now, what with only just over two weeks before blast-off! Ha ha! That's the beauty of planning it all yourself, and I wouldn't have it any other way.My immediate goal however, is to get to the place in our planning where all we have to do is excitedly wait; much like the many weeks you spend as a child pouring over the toy catalogs, writing your list, visiting Santa at the mall, and then WAITING for the presents on that Christmas morn. The days seem like weeks, and you can't sleep with the anticipation. This is all very ironic, of course, given that Mike never experienced this annual childhood angst trip. I'm sure he must've experienced something like that...but maybe not. Lucky! (also very ironic...)
Although there still are many more holes to fill, I'm feeling a bit more on track now that the hotel in Vernazza is booked, AND twice confirmed - at least through email. No fancy online booking going on here. Just a simple, "We're booked for those dates, but I have a friend who rents his house" kinda reservation. Which explains why we still have to call 4 days ahead to confirm (again!). NOT a real confidence builder there, but oh well, that's why it's an adventure! Just look at this place - gorgeous!
Just arrived in Rochester to attend family picnic. Most disappoint I won't have a chance to see you folks, but your trip sounds like a real exciting adventure. Dean leaves on the 13th for Scotland, and I leave on the 14th with RaFiLa for D.C., and then on to Manchester, England with RaLa. Our month in Mexico was for the most part (you can probably guess what parts weren't), fun. Happy travels!! A.Carol
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