Moving

One of the more stressful parts of planning an extend trip is what to do with all the stuff that has collected over the years.  Now this is understandable if someone has been living in the same house for a decade or more.  For me, I have only been living in my idyllic spot since June.  Alright, not everything is mine - but I still seem to have so much to pack.
It did help to have Zoe finally get most of her stuff out.  Now, all that is left is the boxspring, captain's bed base, TV and stand and a dresser.  Also two bookshelves.  It must be pointed out that she is quite willing to take the lighter items, but not the TV; oh no, it's too old.  Looking around she atually has more furniture than I do!  Granted, all of it does belong to someone in the family.
Well, 8 more days and I will be on a plane at this time.  I will miss this lovely spot.  I am leaving a little spot of paradise, with its seals frolicking in the water; eagles soaring majestically above and gracing me with landing on one of the old dock posts; ducks and geese galore; and the cat that keeps coming around to tease Mozzy.  There only eight people living here here, not in my cottage, total.  I am going to a city of over 4 million!  Shanghai has over 20 million - that is my first stop.
A picture of where I am now.