Weird beard

It would be fair to say that Wife is not keen on whiskers.  But with three weeks away, I have the time to give it a good go.  My last shave was a few days before my departure and I still have more than two weeks to go.  This might be the last time I ever have such an opportunity so make the most of it. 

And this is how it is so far.

Is that a strong hint of grey on my chin?  It most certainly is