The packing is done and I am now debating removing some of the clothes. I just know in my heart of heart that I am over the limit. In a few hours my friends and I will start our fantastic journey. Make sure you stay tune for updates. Ciao P.S. My mom would have been 100 years old today. Happy Bday Leola!

Well the luggage finally made it onto the bed, and the clothes are mysteriously hanging from the luggage. The magic happen after the clothes and I had a little chat. I informed the clothes that our visit to their place of origin would be temporary, and they would return within a month. Now if they would just pack themselves. Ciao

Well the packing has started and I had to take a break. Packing for a month is like a FULL time job! Ciao

As the sun usher in another day and the clothes still have not made it into the luggage, I feel good about the peace of mind knowing that each member of our traveling party have the excursions and the specialty dinning reservations on the cruise ship that they wanted! Boy, what a challenge that was! Pat, Bev and I were able to upgrade to a "private chariot" to transport us to the airport when it is time to leave. With the 9 bags, 3 laptop backpacks, ...

The conference call was extremely productive. However, the evening threw everyone into an anxiety spin, once the news broke that excursions and specialty dining were limited. Oh what a night! Thank God for Concierge Class! Life does have a few perks!! Those clothes still have not made their way into the luggage. Maybe if I put the luggage on the bed. Does anyone have a suggestion? Ciao