I'm in a strange position!
Just got an email my from best mate's wife (they live in Andalucia and have effectively retired - too much money); they're having marital problems, and she's backed out of a holiday they were planning in January. He's still going, and she wondered if I wanted to go in her place, offering to pay for my flight and hotel (food and drink I'd have to stand for).
As it is I am going to Gran Canaria in early Jan for a week (
golf holiday greenkeeping conference - all paid for) and then wanted to do a two-week bike mech's course, then with a week or two skiing in France, then a week or four cycling in/around Spain, before heading back to Norway for another golf season at the end of March.
The thing is, this 'free' holiday is for eight weeks in Venezuela; trouble is, my mate's an alcoholic, and I don't fancy being his minder/punch bag.
And my girlfriend in Sweden doesn't know about it yet!
Decisions decisions!
Back to the thread (sorry Cathryn); yes, I can't wait to get out and tour again. Possibly February!