Ahh Little Grasshopper

Not to worry - as usual I was able to get my act together and finished yesterday.  The teacher has not become the student yet!  I have faith that the young one will be able to make it through the task of paring down.  I also have faith that if she doesn't she will once she finds out what a pain it is to move a boat load of luggage over cobblestones.  Perhaps I forgot to mention that the hotels we are staying do not include "doormen"!  Oh well, part of the discovery process!

I have been checking the weather and it looks like it will be perfect - highs of around 85 and lows in the mid 60's.  Another plus is that the sunflowers will be in full bloom.  I planned it this way just for Mollie as these are her favorie flower!  Felt it was the least that I could do.  I have been getting confirmations on all of the hotels and to my delight - they are all in Italian!  Now while I think I am fairly well versed in my ability to understand the langauge, one can only hope that we do in fact have a place to stay in Sorrento.  I was going to cheat and use the translator just to be sure, but...what the heck?  I say "live on the edge"!  What is the worst thing that could happen?

Truly can't believe that we are only five days from lift off.  I have been looking forward to this trip for several years.  I have had the pleasure of discovering this wonderful country in several different ways.  First with my parents and youngest daughter Stacey, which just gave me a taste of the beauty and the knowledge that I would be back.  Then with my darling Perry.  That trip was for our 20th anniversary and so much fun.  Meeting new people and discovering places together.  The last adventure was with both daughters Jennifer and Stacey and wow!  Three weeks together as mother and daughters....and friends.  Simply amazing.  I was going to make this trip alone, to "try to find myself", and as my wonderful family has gently pointed out to me - I already have.  No need to waste this adventure on deep thinking and reflection on life.  Hell no...I say let these two spirited women out on the loose to taste the adventures of Italy!  We both have had time over the last two years to do just about as much deep thinking and reflection as two people need to do.  This will be the perfect adventure to turn the pages of our books and start new chapters.  I am thrilled to be a co-author with my sis.  Of this blog, of the journey, and of our lives!

Ciao,

Laura