Well here we go again. We are once more at the beginning of a new journey. Or the resumption of an old. Shaking off the stillness. Taking a deep breath and a first step. Like throwing a six, and getting your counter back on the board. 

Christmas was great at home. As was new year. Just to be wrapped in the familiar comfort and warmth of family and good friends. The joy of belonging. But then comes the call of restlessness. I really must do something to quiet this need for movement. I really must. But not just yet!

JRR Tolkien, or at least one of his imagination’s issue, once said that it is dangerous stepping out of your hall door, as you never know where it might lead. Or words to that effect. In this case, it leads to Los Angeles. Just briefly. Just a staging post. Somewhere to take a days rest, meet with Vicki and gather our packs for moving on. The real destination is Hawaii. Yes, that’s where it is! The land of grass skirts, loud shirts and “Book ’em Dano”. I can’t wait. 

In the meantime, it’s another airport, another plane and another bump …. ooops, “The captain says we are experiencing a little turbulence”. Oh really? Does he? I could have told him that, though “little” might not have been my description of choice.

Never mind, I’ve just been served salted caramel ganache Gü. No, I don’t know what that is either. Not bad though. Tasted like chocolate goo. That’s goo, not Gü. Or maybe it is! You see …….. the mystery has already begun.