When I eventually got round to turning the key in the ignition I was a lot more relaxed. However the car seemed to be fuelled by kangaroo juice and no...t diesel and I felt like I had developed extra arms and legs. But all in all it went well. Chris didn’t smell and his quiet professional manner instilled me with confidence. It seemed that nothing could fluster him not even me. The fact that he was rather good looking didn’t help me one bit. Romantic notions of good looks aren’t for me I gave up. We are beginning to catch glimpses of the Willamette Valley as we pass openings in the surrounding hills. The valley is open and inviting to see. Willy said that the reason for this is that it was the custom of the Indians in the area to burn the valley floor every year. Everyone is excited to be finally finishing our trip.We have finally arrived at the Willamette Valley! We pulled ashore at the first wide opening allowing us a clear view of the valley. There is a sandy island where the river. We’ve all liked you from the beginning and now we can love you and make you part of our family.”Grace was unable to reply; just hugged Jean fiercely.It was back to normal the next morning. Grace was up at five and out of the house by six having left the makings of breakfast for Terry on the worktop. He fed himself an hour later and attended his first lecture at nine. Both had a good morning and Terry made his way to the library to eat his picnic lunch. On the way he met Gareth with his usual. The session, I thought, couldn't last long at this time in the afternoon; it would probably be a non too arduous spell, followed by dinner. But before the meal, I'd insist on a shower and clean clothes. Dinner, a few drinks (this was Greece; there was sure to be wine) and then bed, and I looked up at the row of windows of the upper storey, three with open shutters, and two with closed, and wondered which of the rooms behind them would be mine. Over at the table, Crimson stirred at last..