You are so right. I don't have an exact time frame yet for my next trip. We are hoping to go to some different islands this year as well. However, I am waiting to hear if there will be a Western Consciousness this year. The musical events coming up that I am looking forward to is the annual Austin Reggae Fest (a two day outside festival in April) and Sierra Nevada World Music Festival in Boonville Ca in June. Why don't you come to that one? IT is a two and half day music fest in the Sierra Mountains of California.

I have a big work schedule this spring and summer. I hope that won't interfere too much with travel. I love my job...but I still need some time away since we deal with so much crisis. Also a house with five cats and one dog. I need to find a really good house sitter!!

more love, Sis