A few quick words . . . .

I'm dressed.  I'm packed.  I've got my boarding pass in hand.  And as usual, I'm too early, so I think I'll spend the time writing a quick blog.

Where am I going?  Oh, just to Paris this afternoon, for three days in that gorgeous city, and then on to a Viking River Cruise up the Seine to the Normandy coast.  Nothing unusual.

Just kidding, guys, I'm really looking forward to the next 11 days, and yes, I'm going with Paul, and we plan to have a great time.  I'm told that visiting the Normandy beach where the US troops landed on D-day, is a very emotional experience.  I have a feeling I'm one of the few reading this that actually remembers that pivotal day in World War II, especially since two young men we knew who lived in our apartment building in Mount Vernon, NY, where I grew up, died there that day.  I'm actually going to look to see if I can find their graves although my sister Fran says only she and I are still around to remember them.

On a happier note, I am looking forward to revisiting Giverney, Monet's incredible home.  Went there 30-some years ago but wasn't into painting in those days, so this will definitely be an interesting experience.

I worry about leaving my two cats for such an extended period of time even though I have arranged to have them fed daily and the litter cleaned.  Please look at the attached photo to see how really upset Wasabi and Ginger are at the idea that Mommy is leaving.  The towel on the bed was to protect the bedspread, not to hide Wasabi's head. 

I'll be back on the 24th and have a full report on my trip.  'Til then,  au revoir,everyone!
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That's Wasabi under the towel.