Final Countdown: Next Week in Jerusalem

Last night was our final meeting before departure.  We ate pizza, broccoli salad, and gelato; reviewed the itinerary via Jim’s Powerpoint; checked the documents for which we were individually responsible; and weighed our itty-bitty suitcases.  Twenty-six pounds is the limit –combined for carry-on plus one accessory bag.  (Okay, Air France, we think we’ll make it.)

Even with all of our planning and monthly get-togethers, Anna brought up a possible hitch with our scheduled exodus from home to Vancouver:  Seattle viaduct traffic.  Oh, goodness…getting stuck on I-5 for an extra hour or so would jeopardize our timely arrival in B.C., so we’re heading to Edmonds via ferry instead.  Whew.