Beginning two straight days of travel (almost three) is a daunting task...but as I walked to my departure gate I was met by reminders of a home I love. National Coney Island was right next to my gate and across the way was a Michigania store with all of my favorite Pure Detroit apparel, Zingermans coffee beans and other things that I love about home. The TSA guy was complimenting me on my I (*outline of Mi map) MI shirt. It is somehow easier to leave knowing I have a loving family and home that I love so much to come back to.
Another comforting factor is being surrounded by traveling veterans. They know how it's done, and it's nice to know that there are people making these trips every day. The man across the aisle from me was speaking Italian and the men in front of me are speaking in German. I overheard another woman's conversation about how her dad speaks fluent Swahili and she's been traveling there with him for years to work in outreach programs. And another feature of my trip so far that comforts me: for my first 7.5 hour flight, I get the whole seat to myself! How often does that happen??
And there's nothing like a little in flight complimentary wine to calm the nerves. So anyways, off I go to the wild blue yonder! I'll try to keep the blog talking regularly! Love you all!
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