Why do I do this to myself?
The darn flight leaves (hopefully) promptly at 0600h ... a mere eight and a half hours from time of writing. Which means awakening around 0400h to allow for airport arrival/parking/check in/coffee getting at 0500h. Then a joyous five hours of air travel before arriving in my destination. And where might that be, you ask? Simply shift your gaze to the weather listings on your right. See the third one? The capital of a certain country? The one forecasting rain for an entire weekend? (Nothing compared to the glorious 30+ degrees I'll be leaving.) Yes, that it where I will be for several days.
So, while I have been posting less frequently than usual, do expect an absence for the next few days. That is, unless I am able to find a sunny internet cafe ... or even a rainy internet cafe for that matter.
I may even post some photos upon my return. Until then have a most excellent Canada Day!