Sunday 5 January 2014

Here I go again.

The bags are packed (a wheelie suitcase this time, not a rucksack. I am assured that there won't be many unruly tracks). The tickets are printed and checked. The bank informed I'm going awol. It's almost time to go.

I understand that internet access is expensive and slow in Cuba - I'll drop by here from time to time, of course, to pass or an adventure or two, but my visits are unlikely to prolonged or regular. (I'll not tell you all of them - my daughters have been known to drive by here and there's no need to alarm them). Of course comments will be welcome - I promise to read them but I may not be able to respond.

Nor will I be able to do much on the twitter front - so if anyone feels energised to publicise a post or two, that would be wonderful. And if you don't -  that's fine too. I'll read blogs when I can, but can't promise to keep up with the chatter or even write anything meaningful. I'll do my best to catch up when I get back.

For I'll be ... I don't know where. I have five nights booked in Havana, and then I'll take a bus somewhere and see what happens. All I know is, it will be warm, and wonderful (sorry, probably shouldn't rub that in). I'll travel with notebook in one hand and pen in the other, scribbling stories as I go.

You never know, there might be another book when I get back.

(Meanwhile, I've titivated the website - nothing drastic, just a little play with the colours and boldy bits. If you have some online time to fritter: click here. And if you fancied following the link on the website and 'liking' me on Facebook - I'm told it makes a difference to something-or-other, but I've no idea what!)

11 comments:

  1. Go, enjoy, look after yourself and come back refreshed and ready to produce another informative and entertaining account of your trip.

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  2. Jo, have lots of fun and take it all in. I am so looking forward to your impressions! Be safe, be warm and ….well, you know! I'll keep dropping in, just in case.

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  3. You're so lucky! I hope you have fun and meet lots of lovely people can't wait to read all about it. Safe journey x

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  4. Have a really great time, Jo. You must be feeling on top of the world!

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  5. You're the bravest person I know. I wish I could be more like you. Have a fantastic time and we'll chat when you're back x

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  6. Very exciting and adventurous for you Jo. Safe travel, have a wonderful time, and I look forward to reading about it afterwards.

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  7. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time...and I really am looking forward to hearing about your (edited !) adventures when you get back.

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  8. Thank you all - I'll take your good wishes with me. Now - time to head for the airport.

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  9. Ah, I am feeling inspired just reading this post, Jo! You will be discovering Havana now - doesn't that sound glamorous. I will look forward to hearing about your adventures, because i am sure you will have some!

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  10. Miss you. Have a great trip ...stay safe and enjoy the ADVENTURES

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  11. I don't know whether you're gone already but we've just had the coldest day in Havana... 19 degrees Celsius! :-) So, I don't know whether to advice to pack an extra jumper or a vest.

    I hope you have a good experience in my country.

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