So this it - 6 months of planning and we're ready to go - all packed - passport on hand and boarding passes printed - boy are we ready!

We've had a very busy festive season here at Sheriff Lodge and with the Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service and now we're counting sleeps 'til we fly to Cape Town in South Africa - we're off to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary. You can follow our travels on this blog - watch this space