My big trip is finally here. It seems like forever ago when I decided to splurge big for a trip for my 50th birthday. Angie and I have been watching the Alison Weir tours for years and turning 50 was the perfect excuse to go. We have been reading Alison Weir books forever and I can’t wait to meet her.

The tour starts on Tuesday so we will have a couple of days in London before it begins. Our first stop will be Buckingham Palace. We sneak in on the last day it is opened for the season. Hopefully there will be sales in the gift shop (of course I will always love a good sale). The tour will take us to the Tudor highlights so we are never far from London. Henry VIII didn’t travel far. A few of the highlights will be Anne Boleyn’s childhood home and a private lunch in Leeds Castle. I of course will keep you posted on all the fun.

Val is going with me and we are off to a great start. At the airport with plenty of time to spare. Val’s suitcase that felt like it weighed a ton came in at 51 pounds and they let it go without a fee. Of course she has to be careful what she buys. I only have 7 pounds to play with so probably none to share. I have never travel with so much luggage. I am going to be like Delia in Italy with different color jackets and multiple shoes. I might regret this when I am lugging it all home but now I am happy.

It is getting close to time to board. This first flight I have just the regular delta seats I have upgraded all the others so I will be able to confirm if the extra expense is worth it. Part me hopes not but feel certain it will be.

Brief stop in Atlanta (surprisingly the busiest airport in the world) then on to London. Can’t wait and will tell you all about it tomorrow.