Yay, we've passed the two week mark. By this time (allowing for time change) in two weeks, we'll be in London enjoying what we can in our 24+ hours in that city, if all goes well. I still have much to do between now and then and wonder when it's all going to happen. The problem with vacations, as I see it, is the lead-up time. It's way too hectic and demanding; by the time I'm settled in on the plane (or car or whatever) there doesn't seem to be much left of me.
I have been holding some books in reserve though to read while away. I'm not a really good reader, I feel. I read much slower it seems than many of my friends. It takes me a long time to get through a book usually. Plus my never-ending bouts of depression affect my concentration, so I can't always focus on what I've just read.
But for travel, I choose lighter books. I have two Donna Leon books lined up. She has written and continues to writes a police detective series set in Venice. They always have the same main character: Guido Brunetti, a commisario in the Venetian police form. Guido solves crimes but also deals with his own jadedness. Leon writes in everyday life into her books, so we get to go home with Guido and spend time with his family. He's a bit jaded and rather philosophical. Having spent 2 weeks in Venice, it's great to revisit that really marvelous city every so often, even if it is through Donna Leon and Commisario Brunetti.
I also have another book that will travel with me called "The California Book of the Dead" by Tim Farrington. I don't know much about this one except that Allen read it and really enjoyed it. He said it was fun. That's enough of a recommendation for me.
And just to prove it, this picture is of me onboard the QM2 carrying the book I was reading on that voyage.
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