Well, less than one week till I leave for Ormskirk England. Although I am uncertain of my overall feelings, I know (and been told by many others even more vehemently) I need to get away from Oregon and the United States. Start fresh and get a new perspective on things. Find my own way and perhaps find opportunities I would never have thought possible.

I have been to the UK once before, but it was basically a flyby trip, amounting to three weeks of buses and dashing through important sights. In Ormskirk, I will get more of the small town feel, which is far more what I am looking for. Big cities are ok for small spurts, but being out in the country with ‘realer’ people is more to my liking.

Can’t wait to see my godfather in his own land of Northern Ireland, home to the Ulstermen. That should be interesting and a treat, as I only see him once every two or three years here in America.

To everyone else preparing to leave, all the best and look forward to hearing from you on the blog and when we return home.

This is what I more or les expect in the English countryside. Green, peaceful and with some wildlife/livestock around.