In 24 hours the ship will have left me behind in a hotel room in Nice. I have already said goodbyes, so longs, and a few see you soons to several of my friends here as a matter of needing to not do it all at once.

I'm flying out at around 11am Frenchy Standard Croissant Time, I think, on the 15th. It's a long trip to make on my own. I think tylenol PM will be my best friend on the plane.

Don't worry, anybody, I am hopeful the doctors are correct and I'll be fine with rest and I'll be back to work within a month or so. Thanks for the emails and the concern, it really does help.