Mountain Airport

I'm going to tell you all about my trip to So Cal, but I wanted to share my airport journey, as it was an experience in itself.  It was my first time at this airport, so I got there early (maybe a bit too early), but I wanted to make sure I didn't miss my flight.  I will call this the mountain airport, and although it's not in the mountains, it's only about 50 minutes from it.  It was very different from the city airports I've been in.  When I first arrived, there was hardly any people in there.  It had the various airline check-ins and it was very organized and clean, and the airport staff was friendly.  They had framed paintings on the wall from a local artist, and have you ever seen a quilt displayed on the wall of an airport?  It was huge, and so pretty.

Because I was early, I stepped outside for some fresh air and noticed the parking lot was filled.  There weren't too many people in the airport, so I wondered why it was full.  They were all going to the Chinese restaurant on the top floor of the airport.  I was told it's the best in town, so I decided to try it.  Instead of staying inside the restaurant or a stuffy airport, I found a shady tree outside and ate my food.  It was so good, and I must go back there sometime this Fall. 

My flight was delayed, so I had to stay at the airport even longer - it was a long day.  It was time to fly, and I've never flown at night before.  I had a window seat both times.   The skies were dazzling.   Off we go!

It always amazes me that it only takes an hour to get from one end of California to the other.  When I stepped outside from the city airport, there were lights, and cars zipping around picking up their loved ones, and don't get me started on the traffic haha.  But it was also a smaller airport and pretty clean.  It was so good of Renecke to pick me up, as it was very late at night.  Brian offered also, but this worked out better for all.  My son-in-laws are the best.      

 The next morning Mia woke me up bright and early and was so excited to see me.  She said to her mom, "look who's here!" as if I just snuck in at the middle of the night.  It was the cutest thing.  I will show you Mia's birthday next time, and all the creative ideas that Nel had for her special day.

Nel drove me back to the airport when my trip was over, and how she managed to see in that 4:00 am traffic is beyond me.  I was fortunate that I had a pleasant flight with no problems, and now that I'm familiar with the mountain airport, it's going to be easier for me to fly in the future.

It was so good to see my girls again.

  I didn't get to see my Francesca on this trip because she was sick with a bad cold.  She started school already, and once they start school, these bugs pass from one child to the next.

  ~Sheri