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Leaving

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We are now at home on a work day, which feels strange. We have both ceased work for the time being and said our farewells. We also had a fabulous party on Saturday, with lots of booze, dancing and strange dressing up. We are about to go and get the last out of our gym subscription, which after the Sunday lunch we had we both really need. Today we really start the count down to our departure. Lists are being consulted and jobs slowly ticked off. It is all becoming very real and exciting.

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