That the joy of travel lies actually in the journey, and not in reaching the destination, is something that I had heard and read about ad infinitum. But realisation is not always the same as knowledge.

So we went driving. And, we didn't even know where exactly we were going, or how far, or for how long, we would drive. We went, literally, where the road took us. and it took us through some absolutely fantastic stretches. We found food we liked, views we loved and moments we will remember. When the rest of the world seemed to be going a little mad, trying to "enjoy" their year-end, trying desperately to do something that would match up to what everyone else was doing, we made some very happy and very good memories.

And today has been a beginning of so many sorts! Hours-long conversations with friends over the phone, chats full of smiles and laughter, a house that is getting a major facelift, and some very strange music playing on a television screen! (It's quite amazing how female singers all seem to be dressed in their underwear! Wonder what will be left to take off a few years from now?!)

Here's to another year full of truly memorable journeys!