Wow! these last few days have flown by so incredibly fast that it seems like we’ve just experienced some kind of time warp. I’ll have to admit to some final scrambling in the last few hours and minutes before Cam so expertly delivered us (on time) to the Victoria Clipper to start this first leg of our journey. But, despite those last few moments of higher than normal anxiety, just prior to locking the front door, we did manage to get away happy and with the comforting feeling that everything seems to be in order and under control. To that end, as we flew over Iceland, we still couldn’t think of a single detail left unattended. Even though we had a wonderful send-off celebration from friends and family, I suppose it’s only normal to regret not having had even more time to say “Bon Voyage” before departing. Thanks to everyone for all your kind words of encouragement, best wishes, and support. Having escaped the winter surprise in Seattle intact, our next stop was Frankfurt Germany where the fun really began.