Ready

I am ready to return home, I think. I have my route out to the airport via bus X9 and I wil get the packing done early tonight. I will further get to sleep early and then get up early, eat breakfast and get out to the airport.

I did some shopping today. I hope I have something for everyone and I hope everyone is not looking forward to too much :)

Today was quite warm again and I now wish I had brought some 'white' clothing. Really all I have is a couple of black t-shirts and one pair of shorts. I It makes one quite warm and a little too sweaty. I tried to take a shower this afternoon but there was no hot water. What a disappointment! I got in, rinsed off what I coudl stand to wash off and then smiled.

I have finally discovered the BBC radio service. It is nice to hear a radio program offering news and sports in English. I have been listening to the station for about two hours and it makes me feel good to hear it. I wish I had looked for it sooner. Thanksfully, I have my MP3/FM radio so that I can receive it.

I haven't done much this afternoon. I shopped. I walked around. I purchased a Coke 'light' (or Diet Coke). I am now seated in an elevated seat, typing away on the computer.

Tomorrow's travel will be long and tiring but the good part is that it is much easier to travel towards the west than towards the east. Another good thing is that I only have to drive from CR to Monticello--about 45 Miuntes or less. Last year, Rebecca picked me up and that was good to have and I appreciated it. I look forward to seeing everyone and relaxing (how can a vacation not be relaxing?)

I ate out last night too. The first time that I ate out (other than BK, McD). I had the opportunity to see the locals, observe their eating habits and savor the taste of a good german beer. The price was right and I sat there for 2 hours and I finally had to ask for the bill-- typical european timetable and I wasn't complaining...