My next overseas jaunt.

In 19 days, Cindy and I leave for Italy, Greece and Singapore. We have a 16 day tour with Insight Travel in Italy, then 12 days with the same tour company in Greece (including a 5 day Aegean cruise) before relaxing for a week in Singapore. It is Cindy's first overseas trip and I hope she has a fantastic time. We have both just completed a conversational Italian course at WEA so we can say a few things politely (hopefully correctly) when we are greeting folk or shopping in Italy. My Greek friends have taught me a few words in that language - some of which I will never use! And of course, Singapore is so safe and friendly that language and security will not be issues at all.
While I am away Eion will be having a prostatectomy for his cancer - another sister Patricia, will look after our dogs (and him) for a few days, but he is determined to be independent and insists he won't miss me at all.
The back yard renovations are still incomplete - the pergola and decking are finished and look wonderful but we are still waiting for the garage to be erected. And the final sections of paving and the lawn cannot be installed until that is up. Oh well, maybe by the time I get home from Italy etc, the work will be completed. We should be able to host some lovely parties in Spring and Summer.