Just thought I'd summarize the important dates for people so they don't have to search through all my ravings and maunderings to find out when we leave.
Last day at work (official) - August 14 but I have taken the whole week before it as vacation and intend on using much of my sick leave as well. I will need it for my mental health and probably for other people's phyiscal health so I don't kill someone!
Visit to S.W. Ontario to say good bye - July 17 - 19; and (approximately) August 15 - 23, maybe earlier depending on if we go on the XCIV annual canoe trip or not on Aug 7 - 9.
Benny's plans: school finishes June 25, trampoline camp June 29 - July 10, Gramma's place in Toronto July 11 to 18. And of course spending as much time with his "buds" Josh, Alessandro, and Aidan.
And the ever important Departure date: Tuesday August 25th at 5PM from Ottawa Rail Station. We take an Air France bus to Montreal, fly to Paris at 11PM, have a 4 hour layover and transfer to Ouaga arriving around 9PM local time or 4PM EST. Not too bad - one of the shorter flights, about 25 hours door to door. Maybe with such a late flight, Ben will sleep on the way to Paris. I'm sure he'll be anxious/excited so we'll see. Last time he was awake for hours!!
Last day at work (official) - August 14 but I have taken the whole week before it as vacation and intend on using much of my sick leave as well. I will need it for my mental health and probably for other people's phyiscal health so I don't kill someone!
Visit to S.W. Ontario to say good bye - July 17 - 19; and (approximately) August 15 - 23, maybe earlier depending on if we go on the XCIV annual canoe trip or not on Aug 7 - 9.
Benny's plans: school finishes June 25, trampoline camp June 29 - July 10, Gramma's place in Toronto July 11 to 18. And of course spending as much time with his "buds" Josh, Alessandro, and Aidan.
And the ever important Departure date: Tuesday August 25th at 5PM from Ottawa Rail Station. We take an Air France bus to Montreal, fly to Paris at 11PM, have a 4 hour layover and transfer to Ouaga arriving around 9PM local time or 4PM EST. Not too bad - one of the shorter flights, about 25 hours door to door. Maybe with such a late flight, Ben will sleep on the way to Paris. I'm sure he'll be anxious/excited so we'll see. Last time he was awake for hours!!
Lisa,
Looks like an interesting blog. It was enjoyable reading it as while we have worked togethor and done some socializing, with busy lives we do not actually get to know each others stories as well as we should.
I look forward to reading about your adventure.