yes we are here!

hi all quick note here but no internet: post later love it here am going to come back .look for pics later: Tracey

we are arriving.....

The Flight. So we head out of Ft Myers o n US Airways begin our trek to Paris. Amazing how much stuff we bring or for some take home. Now that there is a charge for baggage, everyone wants to “carry on”. While this would be great if they would just follow the instructions about the overhead and under the seat guideline. By the time we got to Philadelphia, we say at least 10 people put their jackets, small bags in the overhead leaving the stewards to have to come back and rearrange everything. However, when we got onto the transatlantic flight, everyone put things in their proper place. Must be a knowledge thing.
So far this is all still a bit of a surreal event. I am to meet my girls is Paris tomorrow afternoon…..they are currently living in London and working until the end of November. I have always wanted them to experience the world outside of the US, and now here it is in a bigger way than I ever imagined.!
We are traveling on an Airbus and will arrive at 7:55am. This plane has 3 rows of seats…2 4 2 and not quite the leg room or space one would expect. Delta definitely has more space on their planes. Dinner is served be back later.

We are traveling on an Airbus and will arrive at 7:55am. This plane has 3 rows of seats…2 4 2 and not quite the leg room or space one would expect. Delta definitely has more space on their planes. Dinner is served. Chicken or pasta not too bad for choices. It was hot at least. Of course also wine with dinner.
Note to self; where a long skirt (guys loose pants) and bring a light sweater. While it was a bit warm earlier it has gotten cooler for sleep. Also, bring a reading light so you don't have to use the overhead spotlight. Courtesy thing ya know. Bonne nuit!

Airport warm up

Ok so you won't believe it but it is noon somewhere and they now make wine in North Carolina! yes ! SAM found the spot and then got lost. but no worries we did the tasting finishing with the Raylen Blend and it is Fabulous!! so heres a quick peek and we will see you soon!!!

HI I'M SAM!

Hi I'm Sam! I am going with Tracey on her next adventure so I thought I should introduce myself. Tracey is frantically getting the last minute things together. As you can see, I am ready to go! Oh the Places You'll Go!! have you read that book? Dr Suess wrote it not long before he passed away. It is a typical Suess book full of Suess tips for life. So here I am going places that I never thought I would go. Let me explain. You see, I was...am....a imaginary character that Tracey made up stories about when T and S were little. Even then I went everywhere! Spent alot of time outdoors it seems and was up to mischief but always did good in the end! Funny how something like that can become a big part of ones life to the point where it becomes real. I can't wait to meet T and S in Paris! While I was a gift from T to Tracey for Christmas....she has no idea who I really am. They say if you think it ....it will happen. Thinking , reading , planning , talking all these things lead to something real.....I may just be proof of that! But enough philosophical stuff. I am off to FRANCE and I have all my stuff for photos, journals, and anything else we might do. So...hope you enjoy our little travel. Be patient as we again may not have internet everyday....but I will keep my eye out. See you later!!! SAM
sure wish I had gotten to go camping......

Bonjour!!!

It is the night before the night before I head out to France on yet another working vacation. some of you may think.....that is crazy to work while you are on vacation but it is the best most economical way to see the world and leave your handprint! Three years ago I was in France on a mission trip with my church. It was unbelievable.! Not only did we live like the french but the chance to see Paris like a native was the best! This trip takes me with my two friends Marcia and Elaine, to Provence where we will be in St Victor la Coste working on helping to restore a castle. The work will be done in traditional way meaning the way it was done in the 1500's. No stilletos here!!! I hope to have internet service so I can share photos and comments about our travels. We will work in the morning and have the afternoons free for touring the countryside. I am bringing my little travel friend SAM so he too can see the world. (character from a story I told my kids before bed....had to be there.) So off we go! We will arrive in Paris Sat. Sept 12 at 7:50am till then I must finish packing. Not as simple as going west but still not too much stuff! au revoir

A really cool summer....

It is now September but the summer has been a blast! while I have been crazy with the heat and the different places of travel, it is not over yet! I have had issues with my computer and getting pictures posted. I have just returned from a trip to the Big Cypress Preserve where I had a chance to see a friend of the swamp after a fast and hard storm from one of the many hurricaines that came our way Labor Day Weekend. See how they post! keep checking as I will be heading out to France for my next adventure. See you soon. Tracey