No More Sleeps

I just got off the phone with Gloria Rose; she and Jack will be here around noon to collect me and we're off the Calgary. I am so excited, I have to remind myself to breath. For those who were wondering how I slept last night - I slept beautifully! I awoke rested and ready for my adventure. I cried heading down the stairs to write this; it's almost too unbelievable to be real. Gloria Rose said she bought us something to help us as we complete our walking tours - something we hadn't discussed. I couldn't imagine how she was getting a dog in her suitcase! As it turns out she got us both walking sticks. Now we will look like professional hikers - in our Tilley (or mock Tilley) hats; with our walking sticks. She says they are collapsable so they fit into her suitcase, so they won't be gnarled old sticks made from tree branches, but they will be a wonderful accessory to beat off that raging bull we encounter crossing Farmer Brown's field. For everyone who had a good laugh at the visual image of the two of us running in front of a rampaging bull, turning every once in a while to hit him with our canes before continuing to safety, I'm glad I could give you something to laugh about! Next post will be from England.