Day Two

Friday morning wasn't quite so early a wake-up time. We didn't have to leave the hotel until 10am, so there was time for a nice walk along the canal. After reloading the luggage carrier, we were off on the remaining four hour drive.

The scenery kept getting more beautiful as we kept driving. There were so many chances for wonderful pictures, which kept those of us who were awake busy while the others rested.

Lap luggage

We were very blessed to be lent a luggage carrier for the top of the van, but with fourteen ladies in a fifteen passenger van there were still items needing to be stowed on laps. It was an adventure unloading and reloading the luggage carrier every evening and morning (one girl on top of the van, one on the wheel, and one standing on the rear bumper), but by the last day we had mastered it.

More beautiful scenery.

Part of the group of very excited girls who can't wait to get to the conference!