Hello again, and I am sorry to say that the GNAGB website has been down for the past few hours. I hope no-one was inconvenienced and I apologise.
I now have to apologise one more time. I have just received an email from the American publisher to advise that Vol II will not now arrive until late March. The books are being printed in Hong Kong and with Chinese New Year coming up it is holiday time for the locals and the printer in HKG shuts down for a couple of weeks. I am afraid we didn’t factor this in to our calculations. I hope this won’t put anyone out but please feel free to email me if you need any information in the meantime. I will update the blog with further information as it comes through. Thank you.
‘Til next time, all the best,
Trish

Another Australia Day has come and gone and the whole country took the day off to celebrate in fine Aussie style. In Sydney it was sunny and hot and bar-be-ques were fired up throughout the country. True to the occasion this family celebrated with Aussie flags flying in the wind, and a lunchtime feast of prawns on the barbie, lamb chops, salads and of course a big fat pavlova smothered in cream, chocolate and fresh fruit. And what would Australia be without a game of cricket in the backyard (and a few blowies as well). My husband I collapsed into bed, exhausted at 10.00pm and the kids and their friends caught the train in to the city to watch the fireworks and party further. Like most Australians, we have so much to be thankful for.

Hello!
I am now back at work after spending a relaxing few weeks in sunny Queensland. Like everyone else, I too am finding it hard to get back into the groove. However it will happen.
While I was away I happened across a great backpack which I plan to use when I walk the Spanish Camino in May. It is a 30 litre women’s fit pack which feels light and comfortable on. The only colour available was bright red so I guess I will stand out if I get lost along the way. The walk is a neat 900 kms and I will be following an ancient pilgrimage trail from St-John Pied de Port at the foot of the Pyrenees in France, to Santiago de Compostela and then on to Cape Finisterre in north western Spain. Most trekkers and pilgrims finish at Santiago, however in times past it has been the custom for those who have walked the distance to finish at Cape Finisterre where they celebrate by throwing their boots into the ocean. I really want to do this as by the time I have completed the trek I’m sure I won’t miss a pair of worn, used and stinky old hiking boots. However, I will be keeping the backpack!

Now I am keen to get fit. I walked on most days during the holiday and one day got up to 22kms. However, the first day of the walk covers 30kms and this includes includes walking over the Pyrenees. Well, I do like a challenge and I think I have landed myself a real one. Progress reports will follow!

Have a wonderful 2010.
’til next time, GNAGB!