Hello Dear Readers,
Well that was a long journey home, but thankfully everything went smoothly for us. We retraced our steps from a year ago and drove from Oxford to Paris (via the Chunnel), then flew to Newark on La Compagnie, a wonderful dog-friendly airline. A temporary rental car took us back to New England.
Gingersnap and Bentley did great on the trip. After some initial confusion upon entering our house, I think they are happy to be home. We thank them for their wonderful companionship this past year; their willingness to travel with us whether by car, ferry, or plane; and even to be stuck in the house all those times we went off to be tourists in London. We put 17,555 miles on our English lease car, and they were with us for most of them! Yes to some extent a dog does "tie you down," but on the other hand they are delighted to go wherever you go.
As for us - we are happy to be home and there is so much to do - unpacking, starting up our teaching jobs, acquiring a car for Robin, and especially reconnecting with our friends and family. We hope we will continue to savor each day and remember to appreciate our abundant blessings.
United Kingdom: you were so much fun and we will be back!
Thank you dear readers for following our sabbatical. Good-bye from these pages, but I look forward to connecting with you again soon. ❤️
Welcome home safe and sound. I enjoyed your postings very much. Look forward to seeing you in the flesh. Goodnight ❤️
Welcome home!
Glad to hear you are safe
From Susan D.
Welcome home!!
Glad to hear you are safe
Welcome home!
Good to have you home. Thank you for your generosity in sharing your sabbatical adventures and letting us savor those experiences vicariously. Following your year reminds me of how quickly time passes and how important it is to cherish the moments. I am grateful for all the new people you have brought into my life through the VERY challenging but fun game of bridge.
Welcome home,
Maureen