Empty nest

Last Wednesday my gorgeously huggable Talented Younger Son set off to explore the world with his old friend, T. They're heading south, to New Zealand, then Australia, and then Thailand. To my immense relief they were met at the airport in Auckland by an old friend from Joburg days. Their epic 26 hour journey via Bangkok and Sydney left them tired and jet-lagged, so being collected and given a bed for the night, a meal and a shower were just what they needed. Two days in Auckland was enough, apparently. They've now set off with other back packers to explore NZ. My beautiful boy is having a marvellous time. My Talented Elder Son is at university, so my nest is empty. Far too empty and quiet. But speaking of nests...plans are afoot to increase the size of the flock. The chicken flock. This coming weekend we'll be off to the farm in the New Forest from whence our lovely Gabbana (and the late Dolce) came. I can't wait!