Planning and Preparation

By nature, I like to research and plan down to the finest detail, then plan for every possible eventuality or contingent event. I know of at least three entirely unflattering names for people like me. But, broad shoulders and years of working with folks who's life mission is to MAKE you discover your faults, and force you to confront them, have finally dulled the edges. Like this tumbled rock from the Atlantic coast of Isle of Lewis in northern Scotland. Stuff just rolls off as I get older - and hallelujah for that!

So, I have tried my Darwinian best to suppress the planning gene on this trip by fussing over only the critical to and from parts of the journey. Everything in between will flow, I nervously assume, with the weather, road conditions, proximity to vineyards/beer gardens and sites of personal interest. Frankly, I embrace the opportunity to confront chaos on it's doorstep. At least, I say that now....