Yes folks, my feet are itchy, my bags are packed and I am ready for another adventure. This time I am off in a different direction. Countdown is down to a couple of days and then I will be winging it to Seattle ready to join a cruise to Alaska, another cruise through the Panama Canal and then some stop off time in New York and Las Vagas before heading home. So looking forward to this five week journey with my husband and our good friends, Frank and Helen.

Home may be where the heart is, but even hearts need holidays. My heart is now beating to a countdown rhythm - less than 3 weeks to go till I depart on a life long dream of traveling the Trans-Siberian Railway. Work is winding down and I am savouring the anticipation. Anticipation is always an exciting part of any journey. I love the planning, the packing and yes, (do I dare admit it?) even the long plane journey to get almost anywhere from our isolated continen...