February 20th, 2009 The excitement this morning in the Essen house was unescapable. The last minute chores, the last minute decision on what to wear, and then finally zipping the suitcase for the final time brought the start of our journey closer. Andrew arrived and with a 'goodbye' to the cats we where on the road. The reality of being gone for three weeks still has not set in. No worries though for adventure will fill the time all too quickly. Currently we a...