Spring 2025 – vacation prep

finally packed

You’d think that after a few longish trips, packing and readying my home life for being away would get easier…it does not. I’m not complaining – AT ALL, prepping to be away is just always a lot.

The next 52 days is all about animals and airplanes.

I don’t have a ‘bucket list’. So many things have the potential to go sideways, that having my heart set on things only sets me up for disappointment. I’m completely happy doing whatever with very few ‘must-dos’.

However…if I did have a bucket list (which I definitely do not) it would include more than a few things we have planned for next 52 days. Simply being away for 52 days, would be on the list. I’m reluctant to list things I am most looking forward to, I don’t want to invite trouble, but if I WERE to list the things I’m most looking forward to, animals would be at the tippy top of the list. Animals are always at the top of any of my ‘to-see’ lists. Seeing an animal by chance; in its own home is an absolute thrill.

I have always, ALWAYS wanted to go on a safari and will be doing that in about 3 weeks. I am always 100% up for seeing animals, anytime, anywhere in their own homes - actually where they live. Seeing the animal is thrilling, but I think the possibility of not seeing the animal and then actually seeing it is what is exciting - the animal can decide if I see it or not, or so I think.

The second non-bucket list thing would be to fly on Emirates and have a drink (or 2) at their skybar – more on this in a few days.