A Busy Week!

#packing#CostaBrava#Toulouse

This time next week we will have hopefully arrived safely in Toulouse and be sound asleep ...getting a good night's rest before our journey to the Costa Brava in Spain.

It is hard to believe that the time to depart is almost here.

This week will be busy with not only my many appointments such as a day of pampering for my hair, a manicure and pedicure, a dental checkup plus Monsiuer Honey has to visit his coiffure for a much needed haircut and of course the last minute to do lists and visits with family and friends.

Today the frenzy started ...  the planning and packing of my luggage!

My living room is a mess with clothes, toiletries, odds 'n' sods thrown all over the sofa and coffee table and occasionally a few items making their way into the suitcase.

Monsiuer Honey is responsible for his own packing and usually can have himself ready to go in short order! Men!

Busy, busy, busy!

Last year this time we were already settled into the daily routine of our "French" life in Dégagnac, France.

 

Soon we will be ready to go!

Getting Ready...

Do you think I should start to plan my packing?

Not long now before we will be on our next adventure and normally I would have the spare room bed covered in piles of stuff ... 

Stuff is clothing, shoes, toiletries, travel necessities ...camera, iPad, iPod, ereaders, converters and any thing else that I think we might need. 

Oh yes and I can't forget the travel documents, passports, airline tickets, hotel reservation confirmations, etc.

But as of today the bed is empty ... I haven't even started! 

Early Birthday Wishes

#bon Anniversaire #prioritypost

In this world full of technological gadgets and so many communication options, it is such a pleasant surprise to receive hand written cards, letters and notes delivered in person or by the Postal service.

I arrived home today after being away for a few days spending time with some of my special grandchildren and this beautiful card was waiting for me. 

This card travelled many miles from France to our home in Canada.

This card is so "French" ... Beautiful red poppies and a special greeting of "Bon Anniversaire" with a wonderful handwritten message from dear friends ... my French walking buddy Madame M. and Msr. Guy (who will keep Msr. Honey company while we walk the Caminos to Santiago de Compostela) sending me best wishes for my upcoming Birthday ... 

Merci beaucoup mes amis!

Later in the day we went out for dinner with some friends, my Canadian walking buddy Susie Q and her dear hubby. 

I received another wonderful card... this one played music when I opened it ... " Pretty Woman " ... and the inside message was so true ... If you have followed my Walk of Life, you will know that my feet cause me lots of grief.

Thank you dear friends!

Oh how I long to wear beautiful, stylish stilettos ... but now days comfort and support are my number one priority and stilettos would not be practical for my walk through life.