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Felicity

It was a bit of a catch up day today. The 9 January 2016, was actually my last official day at Oxfam, although I had been on holiday for the last few weeks, so in reality, I left Oxfam a long time ago, not only in head and heart but also spirit!
Felicity, one of my old volunteers had invited Darrell and I around to her house, just round the corner from us at Capri, for tea.  She hadn't seen me since I left, so it was a chance to catch up and discuss the future.

​Felicity was the first volunteer I employed, eight years ago, we have always had a close working relationship and she wanted to have a chat before we leave.  Felicity herself is a Volcanologist and is off to Ecuador in a week, to do some research.  Myself and Darrell promised to have lunch with her next Thursday and will of course endeavour to keep in touch with her, whilst on our travels.

​She has her own views on what has happened, not dissimilar to ours and quite understands why we are moving to Europe. In fact, she said, anyone in our position would probably do the same.  It will be sad to leave people like Felicity behind, but it is also so pleasing for is, that we have met such wonderful people, who have enriched our life.  Our door will always be open, both now and in the future!

Natalee Michelle

We left Flicks house at 11.30am and went home to continue doing some sorting out.  We made up some more boxes for Charity and then set off to pick up Natalee for lunch.  We are trying to fit in as many lunch dates as we can before we go!
Natalee had a good few hours for lunch.  It was a dark, rainy day outside, so it was nice, sat in a warm pub, eating comfort food, talking about the future.  Natalee said she was thinking about going into hospitality again,  She works ,long hours caring, and to be honest, is it really worth it?
Carly was out having a few beers, before some football match, she was going too.  Can't stand the bloody game myself.  Anyway we promised to go and see her and Ali before we leave.  So many people to see, so little time!

Lunch

We tried to get a table at Trago Lounge in Portswood.  I absolutely love that place, but as I do, so do half of Southampton, so we went to The Fleming arms in Swaythling!

Carly

While we were out to lunch, we bumped into Carly.  Carly is the daughter of our old Boss Ali.  Darrell and myself babysat Carly and her sister many years ago!

Relaxing

Had loads of food and drink and it was nice to finally relax a little, after such an awful time recently.  There is very little I am going to miss about living in the UK, although those people closest to me  will of course be top of that list.

​We are going to fit as many people as we can in the next three weeks and hopefully have some happy memories to take with us!

​Peace and Love Always!