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London-Paris 2017

Travel Day - 17 July


With just 20 minutes until take off, I'm juggling feelings of excitement, exhaustion and trying my best to navigate the lump in my throat.


I'm so used to walking the halls with no less than 2 extra people and at least a couple more bags, that I felt like a proper lost fart in a perfume shop. This time I could mosey on down from the check in, through passport control and onto the plane in one swoop all without breaking a sweat or even uttering a Mommy word. I found myself greeting anyone who made eye contact, just to feel normal again! 


I'm seated between a youngster,  donning shorts in a icy cold Cape winter wind (handing his blanket back to the cabin crew, nogal) and a Gogo donning a full length fur coat! I must be the Equator. 


The kids have tested my tear duct hold strength, sending voice notes of love and well wishes. I'm wondering how they'll sleep tonight and how they might grow in 2 weeks. I have never been away from them for so long and I'm freaking out a little about school runs, bath time, laundry, groceries and just missing out on family life. 


My husband never ceases to amaze me! He's helped me prepare for this trip without prompting or grudge - (but wouldn't mind a GoPro Hero 5 - black with all accessories - or a drone!!) He's kept me calm and encouraged me as I settle into this new role. All the while, keeping the kids in check, laughing and well fed. 


I am truly blessed and can only imagine how much I will miss my family and home over these next 14 days. 


In approximately 12 hours I'll touch down in the U.K. and hit event mode, running. I'm going to use this platform to document this amazing opportunity. Enjoy! 

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  1. UnknownJuly 17, 2017 at 11:18 PM

    God speed and safe travels! And your family will be fine!

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