Tuesday

Apart from Sunday this is my last free day until we fly off and I assume although lucky enough not to be working initially I am sure I will be very busy settling in.

Today, us having sorted most stuff now except our packing I decided to do what I enjoyed doing a couple of years back, head to Westfield shopping centre! Most of our stuff is being packed and then shipped by the removal company but we have to ensure what we need in the month or so interim without most of our possessions, is packed in our suitcases with us.
This largely seems to be thus far: Clothing, cosmetics and toiletries and a couple of lightweight cookbooks in my case.I'm sure Chris' number one priority will be his new apple mac laptop he has got!

Woking is so close to London it was a fabulously quick journey today to Shepherds Bush. When Chris and I left London and lived with my parents (and then his) I would sometimes come to work with him and then sidle off to the Westfield shopping centre. It is a nice place believe it or not to sit and chill with a Diet Coke and a slice of cake (I know..the irony of the combination of the two) and a good book. There are lots and lots of comfy chairs about in corners, perfect for book readers. I am currently reading "Dissolution" kindly leant by a friend. The first book in a series written by CJ Sansom. I am enjoying it right now and so sat earnestly and read several chapters. Every now and then I will pop into a shop, usually a book shop.

Read quite a lot of entries of blog "American In Malta" http://www.an-american-in-malta.com/ its interesting and I'm wondering if I will have a similar situation, most of which is lovely and positive.

What am I looking forward to in Malta?
The hotter climate compared to the UK, which this year has sucked.
The more sedentary way of life and a chance for Chris to be able to relax more.
Wandering through cobbled streets aimlessly with a paper bag full of fresh tomatoes from the market.
Sitting and reading in small cafes.
Less taxes!


I am under the impression it will first of all feel like a bit of a holiday, being that we will be staying in a hotel until we find a place. So it will be interesting to see when it will begin to feel like home.