Hi all - Is anyone reading this now???
Anyway arrived back home at 4 on Tuesday and would you believe it by 6 Ceri and I had a bump in her car. I've travelled thousands of miles without incident and back home for 2 minutes and a scooter driver drove into us - everyone is ok though so not to worry.
|t's been really strange settling back in - there is so much washing and paperwork to catch up on and I can feel that I'm restless to be out and about as soon as possible.
I must say though Dave has looked after the house and car really well, so there's not too much to do on that score.
The next few weeks will be bringing my CV up to date and getting some gainful employment and also making sure I get back in touch with all those people I met along away.
Even with the current economic climate, I have no regrets about taking 6 months off - it's been an amazing adventure and am blessed that I was in a position to be able to do it.
The next blog will probably be the last and I'tt do that over the next few weeks when I've had time to revisit all my notes and photos.
Love to all
Sue. xxxxxxxxxx
Friday, 24 October 2008
Monday, 20 October 2008
Last day in San Francisco
As ever I'm staggered by how quickly the time has gone during the last week.
Yesterday Karen and I went to the Catholic church which was full and with people standing.
Having fulfilled our spiritual needs we met Leslie and her husband Ken for lunch over near where Karen used to live. Brunch here is never small but it was good food and then on to the Yacht club for drinks on the deck which overlooks the Bay and bridges in the distance. It was a beautiful day and we sat and chatted with members of the club - oh how the other half live!!
In the evening Frank, Marisol and her boyfriend Thomas came round and Karen cooked a lovely roast lamb dinner. Lots of wine, bacardi and good company for my last night here in San Francisco.
This morning will be spent packing my rucksack for the last time and figuring out how I'm going to get everything in - I do usually manage it though.
I did have a minor panic when I tried to check my flights online to find that my flight number and flight times didn't match. The number I had was due to fly at 1pm and it was 11am and I hadn't packed. After a few phones cals (with automated voices) I eventually got through to someone who confirmed that I was on the 7.20pm flight so near heart attack avoided. Phew !
So here I am at the end of a fantastic 6 and a half months which have given me so many memorable times and treasured moments.
I am so looking forward to coming home and seeing Ceri,Dave and our Rubes and of course all of my friends, but most of all (and I can share this news with you now) becoming a grandma in March next year - Yes Ceri and Mark are expecting!!
I'd better go and pack now and once I'm back I'll probably do one more blog when I reflect on my trip.
Thank you all so much for following my blog and keeping me company while I've been away.
Take care and love to all
Sue. xxxxxxxxxxxx
Yesterday Karen and I went to the Catholic church which was full and with people standing.
Having fulfilled our spiritual needs we met Leslie and her husband Ken for lunch over near where Karen used to live. Brunch here is never small but it was good food and then on to the Yacht club for drinks on the deck which overlooks the Bay and bridges in the distance. It was a beautiful day and we sat and chatted with members of the club - oh how the other half live!!
In the evening Frank, Marisol and her boyfriend Thomas came round and Karen cooked a lovely roast lamb dinner. Lots of wine, bacardi and good company for my last night here in San Francisco.
This morning will be spent packing my rucksack for the last time and figuring out how I'm going to get everything in - I do usually manage it though.
I did have a minor panic when I tried to check my flights online to find that my flight number and flight times didn't match. The number I had was due to fly at 1pm and it was 11am and I hadn't packed. After a few phones cals (with automated voices) I eventually got through to someone who confirmed that I was on the 7.20pm flight so near heart attack avoided. Phew !
So here I am at the end of a fantastic 6 and a half months which have given me so many memorable times and treasured moments.
I am so looking forward to coming home and seeing Ceri,Dave and our Rubes and of course all of my friends, but most of all (and I can share this news with you now) becoming a grandma in March next year - Yes Ceri and Mark are expecting!!
I'd better go and pack now and once I'm back I'll probably do one more blog when I reflect on my trip.
Thank you all so much for following my blog and keeping me company while I've been away.
Take care and love to all
Sue. xxxxxxxxxxxx
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