Early in the morning on the first day . . .

The trip up to Manchester Airport was fairly uneventful - only one section of the M6 totally closed!

Never mind, it just sets the adrenalin going a bit.

As of now, I have been scanned , de-belted, de-coated and almost undressed (well, shoes off), and am sitting in the Departure Lounge waiting for the Gate Number to appear on the screen.

There are zillions of folk here for a multitude of early morning flights to the sun. (It just happens to be raining here at the moment, so it will seem a great contrast.)

Not sure if I will be able to keep this blog up in Assisi. It will depend on getting a connection somewhere.

So for now, I wish you a blessed time of worship today, and refreshment for whatever the week may bring you.

Peace and all good.