We are down to the last closets full of clothes, and the planning for a bon voyage party here in Paonia. We have 12 days left before we are out of this rental house... so ready! We will be in Leadville for 12 days after we leave here, and then we fly out of Denver on August 13, straight to Heathrow, then on to Dubai.
I can't imagine what our first glimpse of the apartment will be like, or our first look at the brand new school, where we will be spending a lot of time. Our first effort will be to purchase a used car, hopefully a 4x4, so we can explore the desert. Right now, Sam is quite the man about town here in Paonia, spending as much time on his bike, and with his friends, as he possibly can before we leave. My duties aren't quite as cavalier, and involve endless lists, packing, emails, and phone calls, but we are getting there!
