before we begin our journey

Anticipation is building. 8 more sleeps.

Preparations are in motion, information is being gathered about sightseeing tours, lay of the land, travel details. Before we can leave we have shopping to do of things we need to take with us, and business to get done so our world does not fall apart in our absence (it makes us feel important to think it would anyway).

What do we want to see? Where do we want to go? Where is all the flooding and what will be left to see? The atlas comes out almost daily as we check and recheck our potential destinations and the effects of the flooding we see glimpses of on the telly. How far is it to Cairns? Where is Victoria? Can we drive to Brisbane? Will we get to go snorkeling on Great Barrier Reef? Where is Kangaroo Island? What is there to see in Sydney? So many things to see and such little time to do it all in.....and the beach. How hot will it be there?

And of course the motivation for going to this land of many wonders, is the opportunity to see the kids. The excitement of having them show us their worlds and spend time with them makes the anticipation so very sweet. They are just about the only thing that could get me to get into that metal tube to spend 14 hours, 35,000 feet in the air over an expanse of intimidating waters below. That scenario just does not sound like something I would be willing to do. However, with the motivation at hand I will allay my fears to allow myself to be there.

Well this is enough to get our communication started so enjoy the journey....we certainly will.