Let's get this show on the road

Got the important stuff,

I am about to embark on a great adventure — at least in my mind it will be a great adventure. And like all modern-day adventurers, I will be blogging to log my travels. For me, the most exciting aspect of it all will be moving out from behind my desk for a month. For the last 22 years, I've spent the majority of my time sitting at desk with the occasional week or two off here and there. Don't get me wrong, I (mostly) enjoy my job but sometimes, a girl just has to be set free.

So it's off to Oaxaca, Mexico for three weeks of Spanish language school and as much tutelage in the region's renowned cuisine as I can manage. Then a week in Colombia to practise that Spanish I'll be learning and get a little Romancing the Stone action going on!

Along the way, who knows what will happen but I'm excited (and, of course, anxious because that's how I roll) to try new things, meet new people, read some books, and focus my writing in some areas that aren't the law.

My bags are partially packed, I've got an envelope of pesos and a valid passport on the dresser, so let's get this show on the road. I invite you to follow along... there's something about chiles and chapulines that might prove interesting.