Sunday 30 March 2014

About to depart

I am here at the airport about to board. I am aghast as a man coughs and splutters continuously at the end of the row of seats where I am sitting. If this was the cruise he wouldn't be allowed on to the ship.
After being calm and collected and almost ready I ended up in a flurry this evening trying to clean out the fridge etc.  I was compelled to clean the stove of all things. Anyway I am here and calmly waiting for the call to board.  My bag only weighed 13kilograms with everything so my backpack should be okay. As I am not sharing phone, iPad or camera I have to expect a little more weight. I jettisoned a pair of shorts/ skirt, extra socks(now only 3pairs) and my handbag. I have substituted a 68gm backpack to keep my hands free and carry my technology when I am not walking.
I have been amused and touched by my sons giving me warnings about speaking to weirdos and strangers. Jonathan gave me some good advice about not telegraphing my solo status but mention how I am meeting friends in the next town etc. the child parenting the parent is rather nice.
Barcelona here I come.

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