Happy Canada Day!

Happy Canada Day!  It's also the first day of my Summer holidays.


I am busy making preparations and starting to pack.  Also I am doing a big clean-up for my house-sitter, Jessica.  Not the home per se, but all the closets and cupboards need attention.  And then there's the paper I need to finish writing before I go.  So I will be very busy before I go- but only five more sleeps!


All the advice says pack light.  But if you know me, you know that I don't pack light. Yes, I am a bit of a princess. In fact, I have to check two bags- one for camping stuff (sleeping bag, tent, thermarest, cooking stuff) and then my backpack.  (And I never check two bags!) Also I have my carry-on. I can manage it nicely because the smaller check bag fits on top of the carry-on and can be wheeled around. So I think it's definitely manageable.


It is winter in Australia.  But the current temperature in Brisbane (just past their winter solstice)  is daily highs of 18 to 24 degrees.  Well, that's warmer than our "summer" in Vancouver.  We are hoping for an improvement this month over last-  June was renamed 'Junuary'.  I am packing for cool nights and warm days.  Most of my time in Australia will be spent in Queensland...


http://www.weather.com.au/qld


For me, one of the best things about travel is the anticipation of a trip that I am really looking forward to.  Everyone - friends, family, colleagues- knows how excited I am about this trip.  Thanks all for being patient with me...


Me:  "Have I mentioned that I am going to Australia?"
Them: "Not since yesterday, and the day before that, and the day before that."


 “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” - St. Augustine