Robin I am going to make you explain every one of the pictures in great detail. :) And all of the stuff up to an following them. :) :) :) Looks like you packed a lot of stuff into a small amount of time. Good work! You're more half done with your trip. I hope the 2nd half is valuable and worthwhile.

Hannah Hi Rachel! We are here at mom and dads with the kids having fun!

Sophia hi mom its sophia grandpa sayes to start work not play so you can get back here. I love you and miss you! Bye

Robin Thank you Rachel!! Keep the snaps and the comments coming. Both bring back memories for me and are just plain interesting. The doses of reality and descriptions of the differences are appreciated. Hope you really enjoy your break away, can't wait to hear about it!

Robin Power. That's funny. You just might lose power. At work! And if you do, unless you're from the US, people will just continue as if nothing's changed. So different. Thanks for the snaps! Will you use the pool or is it ever so slightly too cool there tempwise? Glad you're there and settled in and staying at a nice place. You're off to a good start!

Robin I'm delighted to see you're doing this Rachel as a way for us to "follow you". Very excited for you!!!