Day 63 (D-0) September 7, 2019 Today is the day we leave!

Oops...I forgot to post this one!  
If you read the next blog entry (November 1, 2019), you'll know why!!

 Today we leave, bright and early.
I'll see you soon at the bus station.

 My best,
Jane

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