Well, it's been a pretty crazy week and I have to admit I haven't been as sweet as usual. But now we have major events behind us and it's all about packing and planning last major details. I got a great new pack for my birthday (oh yeah... that was the 6th. 24!) thanks Mom, and I also bought myself a nice pair of walking shoes. Got some thin wool socks for the oh-so-glamourous washing in the sink with a bar of soap and hanging to dry, and as we all know, cotton kills. And a quick dry microfiber towel for much the same reason. I went online today and bought my traveling art supplies- portable watercolor half pans and three waterbrushes- you fill the brush handle with water and it flows through the tip, no need for a separate water container. Also, watercolor paper and drawing paper postcards and a watercolor journal. It's going to be interesting because I haven't done a whole lot of watercolor but obviously my oil paints would not be practical. I have to be super careful on what I pack because every little ounce adds up, and it's all going to be on my back for six weeks. The cat is now gone with Adam's parents in Colorado, we miss her so much but it is the best thing for her while we are gone. Still, we can't bring ourselves to put away her toys and dish. You wouldn't think we will be reunited with her in about two months with the way we're acting! Well, she is a very sweet and entertaining companion, and we love her.
It won't be long now and we can hardly believe we will be stepping off the plane in Paris in just over three weeks. Here's to the mad rush.