And so it begins! My father used to often say "I will write a book one day." And he didn't. I used to say "I will become a journalist." And I didn't. So now, at an age when pretty women look at my children rather than me, I will console myself with writing a travel blog and what a good year to start. 2010! Volcanoes erupting all over, planes grounded because of dust or strikes. The blood of the earth spewing its contents into the Gulf of Mexico, with no sign of stopping and we have four trips planned already. Fortunately the first is in Brighton in June for a weekend to celebrate the birthday of my wife, Carole. I am reminded of the famous last words "Nothing can go wrong now!" . A simple trip
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