Wanderlust

I've been hit with a serious case of itchy feet lately. It isn't helping that a lot of folk are off to places far and near for the upcoming long weekend and beyond. I may be the only one here on Monday..! :-) If you're not in SAfrica, here's the deal - we have Friday off, then Tuesday again, so a lot of folk are simply taking Monday too and making an expedition of it.

Talking of expeditions... I could really really do with one about now. Yes, I know winter's starting to set in so it may not be all that pleasant in the great outdoors, but hey - the sun's always shining somewhere, and there are still many places left to explore. Especially for me, who hasn't seen a whole lot - not even locally.

This week my imagination's been on holiday - it's been touring deserted corners of the globe, populated places I have yet to see, deserts and mountains and gorges and bushveld. It's turned a nice shade of gold wearing very little on a pure-white beach. It's hit the long road on an impromptu road-trip with it's arm out the window. It's seen shimmering heat and torrential rain, a touch of snow and a couple of rivers.

It's been keeping me going as the rest of me works hard...

But it's also been inspiring me, injecting a dose of determination and focus. That Landy sitting outside, waiting patiently? It's time (again - yes, you've heard this one before). I started last night, and with the long weekend ahead the work will continue in earnest. The computer will stay off so I'm not tempted by Online. I have a long to-do list, and more to be added, one end to the other. Things I can do myself, and those I'll need to call in an expert for. A few steep learning curves, and some I've already covered. Talking of covered - I'm likely to end up rather dirty (again)! But that's what showers are for, and I wear my ingrained grease with pride. Bit by bit, starting this week, Livi's getting back on the road and ready to roll.

After which it won't just be my imagination going places. Watch out world - there's a woman Landy driver joining the fray (once more).

Where will I be going? Watch this space. There are definite plans afoot!