Monday, July 19

Home at last. Not that I was in a hurry to get here, but it always feels nice to be back home. I see that there is work to be done around here. The house actually looks clean but don't bring any white gloves over. It doesn't feel dirty nor look in need of cleaning, so I think I will concentrate on the outside first. Those plants have a way of continuing to grow. If I don't prune them soon, I am afraid one or more of them will reach out and snare me in their clutches.

Don and Ruth had done a good job of watching out for things here. Sylvia and Chris, my across the street neighbors, are always great for tending to stuff that needs it.....magazines/papers left on the porch, boogey men that lurk in the shadows, etc. Thanks to all had helped in that effort.

I think the trip came in under budget, surprise, even though the coach racked up about 6500 miles. That's a lot of driving. Thanks to friend John Winter who was along the last three weeks and helped with the driving. And he cooked a lot, which also saved money, but importantly it was better food. I think I have had nearly every sort of seafood available in the last several weeks. And it was all great. But now I'm ready for Italian.

So, to wrap this up.....it was a great trip, glad I/we did it. Thanks to those of you who actually read this blog and many of you even commented on it. It was fun to read your take on things.
Happy traveling for those of you about to embark; and I hope to do the same before too long.