Managed to leave work early today.\u00a0 That’s now it until June when I return from the Atlantic trip.\u00a0 Thoughts can now really begin to shift to the upcoming trip.\u00a0 Most my gear is now packed.\u00a0 A lot of room is taken up with Celestial Navigation gear \/ books.\u00a0 This should add an additional educational element to the trip.\u00a0 I’m also looking forward to spending the long weekend in Bermuda with Helen.\u00a0 This should be a small taster for the future ahead.\u00a0 John and his crew have probably arrived in Bermuda now so chances are we’ll meet them early on.<\/p>\n

For now – I am going to get my head around the reality of the situation.\u00a0 Everything still feels a bit unreal.\u00a0 Personal plans all seem to be working well and though not without issues, we’re moving onwards in a bit of dream.<\/p>\n

I have titled this entry “Escape #1” as today was my originally planned retirement date.\u00a0 I think this is messing with my head a bit as part of me is nagging away saying I could be all done now.\u00a0 Escape #2 is on August 12th.\u00a0 That should be the last one.\u00a0 I’ll try my best to avoid further persuasion.<\/p>\n

Finally – a big thanks to all who have wished me well on the trip.\u00a0 I will be disappointed if we have perfect weather all the way.\u00a0 I am sort of hoping for a few trials along the way to bolster future confidence as well as break the rhythm.\u00a0 Watch the blog – I expect to be posting once every day or so.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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