6 days to go!

In 6 days, we'll be in Paris!  That is, IF airlines are up and running, American is still flying and no other 'natural environmental hazards' get in our way.  Back from a wonderful family wedding in Boston in time to unpack, do laundry and pack again.  This time for a 3 week trip entailing hotels, weight restricted baggage on our European regional flight from Paris to Barcelona , and a national strike by unions in Spain on November 14th (the day before our cruise departs Barcelona)!

Today we had a lovely pre-birthday lunch at our favorite local Italian restaurant (Il Bosco Ristorante) in Davidson with our close friends Marilyn and Bob (with a toast to Bob's good health report from his doctor this week).  Now to get our trip documents in order and our cruise bags packed.  Our carry-ons for PARIS and Barcelona are ready to go.  The only thing NOT under control is the weather in Paris...cold and rainy much of the past week with a similar forecast for the coming days.  Marilyn has agreed to take the weather on as her project....bless her!!  It's a good thing that we never let the weather dictate the quality of our trips...umbrellas are packed and rain jackets will go into the big suitcases just in case....

Stay tuned for our upcoming saga!!