This morning we finished up mothballing Leu Cat for our departure to the USA. We met our friend from Gromit and Rhythm and they helped us carry ALL of our luggage to the marina office. We have LOTS of "stuff" since we have done all of our Christmas shopping throughout the year. Thus we have FOUR pieces of luggage over 50 pounds of weight! We also have 2 pieces of carry on as well! We are loaded!!!! I have to admit we have Never had this much stuff coming off of the boat. Even I am amazed! Now we are waiting at the airport to fly back to the US. We have safely arrived and checked in our luggage. We only have to get to our gate and we can relax.

I will be writing a weekly blog while we are in the states. I think it is fun for our non US readers to see what life is like in the states. I also have to be honest and say that we are soooo busy while we are in the US that I like to write so that I can remember all that we have done because time seems to get away from me. I do not write as well as Dave but I try to do my best. Until we speak again�...