London and Italy and Thee, oh my!

Who knew our first trip to Europe would be such an adventure before the actual adventure! All the planning and dreaming and yes -- even the stressing, is about to culminate into our dream vacation soon.

So, I have been an insomniac for the past few nights, checking and rechecking details. Tim has been amazing as the planner extraordinaire. It is times like this that I realize just how much I appreciate being married to a smart man!

I packed my bag this week as a trial run. So far so good. Just a lightweight carry-on, an under-the-seat satchel and a small cross-body handbag. I am determined to under-pack to ensure a light load wherever we may wander. The important stuff will stay in sight and the carry-on will be filled with clothing only.  I am practicing simplicity and minimalism and I like it!

First stop: London! I look forward to the Chowzter Awards Banquet (https://www.facebook.com/chowzter) where one of Tim's featured desserts from a restaurant in our Southern city is in the running for a prize. I hope to ride on a double-decker bus to see all the high points and then wander around on foot while he does his "foodie things."

It's almost here! Gratitude and joy abounds.

Ciao!
Ms. T. J.