My friend Dan warned me that it's boring to read too many posts about people sipping cocktails on the beach in some idealic setting. So this should be a good first "it's not all sunshine and fair winds" post.

Mark has been delayed in Ireland yet again. So rather than cooling my heals in Boston, or going to Grenada without him, I'm heading off to Dublin. Poor Mark is more than ready to head back to En Passant and the Grenada sunshine. But I don't mind the detour. I've only spent 4 days in Ireland so as far as I'm concerned THIS is the start of our new adventure.

The picture is from a farewell tour of Boston with my brother and sister-in-law (Mark and Lori). I couldn't resist the tall ships - of course. I'll miss this lovely city and all of my friends and family.