It's that time of year again.  The trees are showing off their gorgeous colours, and the leaves are beginning to fall.  The temperatures are falling, although this is a particularly warm fall.  Nevertheless, it is time to think of that fall vacation, and I have.

Today I got my tickets for another visit to Egypt.  I only have five days to get ready.  I leave home at 7:00 am on Monday and it is Tuesday night now.  This trip will be from October 23 to December 7th. I know I will be returning just when it is getting really cold here and the snow and ice will have their time in the limelight.  That's ok because I could just leave again in February, right!

I fly from Toronto to Cairo and then connect for the short flight to Luxor.  This time I only have 1 1/5 hrs between flights.  That is pretty tight, so I hope I make it.

I am returning to the Hotel Sheherazade which actually feels like a second home now.  I will be met at the airport and driven to "my room".  Remember my little terrace.  And don't forget the fresh flowers that Amin brings me.

Yes, I am getting excited.