Ah yes! Life right now is all about transitions, as we pack up and head out. We’re traveling south to escape the rainy weather of Vancouver Island. And might I add at this point, we’re gone for five months.
I have, of course, packed enough books for a decade. Deciding which books to take and which to leave behind is a difficult exercise. I like to have a buffet of books. I like choices. I like books to catch my mood. Sometimes I want something thought-provoking, sad and grim. Other times I crave a book that is up-lifting and that gives guidance.
Sometimes I want a story of someone who is leading a life-style totally different than mine. I can escape into that world and often be thankful, sometimes, that by the end of the book that I don’t have to live in that world.
I suppose the simplest idea would be to travel with two items. My computer and my credit card. That would work in an ideal world. However, I have my favourite teas, recipe books, various kitchen items and spices.
So, onwards – and back to packing. The main goal of this adventure is supposed to be to live a simpler lifestyle. We shall see. Stay tuned.
