Another departure

Today we start to finish our trip. We leave Boston and fly to Los Angeles, spend the night in a hotel, and then leave for Australia tomorrow. I'm excited to be going home, but sad to be leaving, as well. For Heather, leaving is particularly sad. She misses her family while she's in Australia.

Brisbane will no doubt be very hot when we return. I'm looking forward to spending a couple of days lounging around with nothing to do but catch up with friends, sweat, and go for frequent dips in the wading pool. It will be remarkably different to the climate here; this morning, I couldn't get into Heather's aunt's house because the button that you press on the door handle had ice all over it. I had to rub spit on it until the ice melted. There may be a better technique to resolve such problems, but I don't know it.

Thank you all for your messages of support since Ted's death. We both really appreciate them.