Up bright and early. First order of business, pack up the luggage (aka carry-ons) and put them outside the door for the crew to gather. Next time we see them would be at the hotel in Guayaquil. One last breakfast and one last zodiac ride this time to San Cristobal. One last bus ride to the airport. Then on to Guayaguil for one last night in the Hilton.
We were about to begin the final leg of the journey, a 24 hour journey back to KY. Armed with our luggage and the travel mantra Clair had us versed in – ‘Wallet. Passport. Wallet. Passport....”
We arrived at the airport in plenty of time. There ended up being a 3 hour delay due to ‘mechanical difficulties’. Guess there is a reason they never explain that term. We did receive vouchers for a free lunch. Of course the 3 hour delay in Quayaguil shortened our layover at JFK to 9 hours. There is absolutely no place to sit comfortably at JFK much less think about sleeping. The terminal we needed didn’t even open until 3:45 a.m. I fell asleep for a few minutes with my head resting on my arms at a sushi bar.
From Guayaguil, to NY, to NC to CVG. 23 ½ hours. It was good to be home. Thanks to Joan for picking us up at the airport. Thanks to Joanna for house and dog sitting. Thanks to all who made this trip possible.
Sue,
ReplyDeleteEvery time I stop visiting your site is when you start writing again. I'm glad I had a moment (sitting in an airport, of course) to check in.
Thanks for sharing your amazing journey. It seems that you and Jerry are determined to do it all while you are able. Congratulations and we hope you can.
Is Clare now back at the South Pole? We got booted from her blog so can't follow her exploits.
Our boys are still in China and doing well. How much longer they stay will depend on if they can find work. Sarah is doing well in Massachusetts. Kathleen and I are fine.
I am glad you recovered quickly from your attack and even happier that you have regained your sense of smell and taste.
Stay in touch.
Dan Mulhall