Looking Forward to Vacation

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 15:15:21 GMT

What do you do before vacation? Look at pictures of where you are going? Shop? Read guide books? Day dream?

Me, too!

I love to travel vicariously with all of you, so whenever you book a cruise, tour, or other trip to an interesting place, a bit of me travels along with you in spirit. If you are going to somewhere I’ve been, I think about you and hope you enjoy your trip as much as I am enjoying sending you there. And it I haven’t been there, I can only imagine how exotic or exciting of a time you are having!

But, now, I’m being self-absorbed, because I get to take my husband on vacation in October. So, if I look a little distracted, well maybe I am.

Taking advantage of my frequent flyer miles, we are flying first class on Virgin Airways from Chicago to London, complete with full beds. When we get there, we'll hit the ground running! Since we’ve been to London several times, we are going to venture out to the countryside of Southern Britain this year. But, a trip to London wouldn’t be complete without a few nights in the City, a Half-priced Theater ticket, and a bit of traditional English food! So, we’ll be there for 3 nights with the intention of seeing something new. Saying farewell to England, we’ll hop the Orient Express from Victoria to Southampton and arrive in style for our 6-night crossing on the luxurious Queen Mary 2. What can I say about this ship, except that I’ll post my review and pictures? I’m already planning for the Black and White Ball and the Ascot Ball. Hats anyone? (I think I have to buy a hat in London). Finally we will cross the “pond” following the paths of our ancestors to sail past the Statue of Liberty into Brooklyn.

Although vacation will be over for this year, home is a wonderful place, too.

So, let me take a little bit of you on my trip; think about us while we’re gone and I'll see you when I get home!

Karen

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Looking Forward to Vacation