Vacation Preparations

Less than 48 hours away now. All the packages from Amazon have arrived. Now to start the packing process. I’m reluctant to start; this is the smallest bag I have ever packed for an international (and quite possibly locally as well) trip. I’ll post photos tomorrow when the deed is (almost) done.

Right now it’s a normal September fall day. It’s raining outside and football is on inside. Just finishing up baking a batch of cookies for the hubby; next the pot pie will go into the oven for dinner. I love fall days like this. I love the rain; the sound it makes hitting the ground. The smell of fresh rain is so calming and refreshing to me.

This morning Mom and I indulged in a pre-trip manicure/pedicure. Since Lynnae is heading back to school tomorrow for her Senior year, we brought her along. We enjoy going together and try to go a few times a year. I’m almost embarrassed to say the best part was the hand massage; it seems the more I age, the more my hands ache at the end of the week after pounding away on the keyboard.

Today I’m also getting all my documents in order. Printing train passes and tour tickets. Our itinerary for not only us, but spouses as well. I should have my phone on and will have access to texting and email (and of course blogging). I purchased a SIM card that will hopefully suffice for the time we are there. We shall see!

Signing off for now! Thank you for reading along!

Author: Lisa

Married mother with a blended family. I work a full time day job but dream of retiring! I'm starting my blog to share my experience of my bucket list trip to Italy. After that, who knows?