Un giorno prima (one day before)

T-minus 15 hours and counting. The bags are packed, the clothes for the trip laid out for the morning. We have been checking off all the last minute things. The cat nanny was over for a run through the routine. Angela really is awesome and we know not only that the cats will be well cared for, but by the time we get back, the place will be spotless, the bird feeders will be kept filled, the plants watered, and probably a dozen things we didn't even think of. She is the same nanny we had when we went to London a few years ago, and I just have to say it is so good to have someone like that to ease your mind when you are travelling to the moon - or overseas. :-)

So I just finished baking a batch of muffins (some for our breakfast before the flight - the rest for our nanny and her partner). In the morning, we will water the plants and put out some seed for the birds, grab a shower and then head for the airport. Some last minute adjustments in the luggage, but we have everything down to the correct weights and sizes. Don't know what we are going to do if we buy anything to bring back. Will just have to check one bag, maybe? Ship some stuff from over there? We'll work it out.

Original passport, tickets, identification, prescriptions, etc. in one bag, copies of all the same in another. Check. Freeze all foods that will go bad in the fridge, and use up as much as possible in the last few meals, everything else to compost and garbage. Check. Cats clipped and extra hugs all during the day (not sure if that's for us or them, but - Check)

All electronics in the carry on including plugs and converters. Check. Electronic confirmation online. Check(-in). Pay all bills that need to be covered before we get back. Cheque. Now you are just gettin' foolish - Czech.

Seems it's time for bed - one last sleep then the adventure begins.