February 2019 was the last time i took an international flight. the whirlwind work trip to Edinburgh, London and Paris….so much fun, so long ago.

ok, yes, i did go to Mexico, but that doesn’t feel the same as taking a flight to Europe. Mexico is close and relatively easy to get to, and i don’t prepare the same way.

it was interesting getting ready for a big trip, i’ll admit, i was off my game. tasks that used to be second nature to me, took a lot longer than trips past.

but i managed to get everything ready, all items in a carry on and to the shuttle on time. although i still wake-up early, it’s been awhile since i had to be somewhere dressed and ready to go at 5:15 AM. made it to SFO with plenty of time to spare.

my route to Croatia is via Newark, NJ and stopping in Frankfurt on the way home…..5 hours in Frankfurt. thank goodness for a Red Carpet Club pass, thank you JH for your generosity!!

hopefully there won’t be much to report on as far as the flights are concerned. there is weather in NJ and a loud talker at the gate…..those things may cause me grief. only time will tell.

see you in Croatia!