home sweet home

a long trip draws to a close ... and the same is true for a long evening.

upon landing in kenya, i chat with the woman sitting behind me on the plane ... very sweet and interesting!  i call jane, text jc (*code name), and continue on my merry way.  8 hours later i awake to find that we are landing in bruxelles - a good night sleep has been had!  i have breakfast with my new 'swedish' friend, which is a complete treat!  i am delighted to find out that for the final leg of the journey, i have been upgraded to first class, which will take the edge off the eight hour flight home from europe.

i chat with dear debbie from bruxelles, feeling sorry that i didn't get to see her and her gang this weekend.  alas, nice to speak nonetheless, and after purchasing boxes of chocolates for my crew, i take off in style!  fully reclined, drinking champagne, watching tv, i zoom back to new york fairly rested ... it's a gorgeous day, i'm off the plane and through customs instantly; no checked luggage allows me to get into the waiting limousine straight away.

back in woodbury, i get a warm greeting from waiting children who promptly ignore me shortly thereafter - jane arrives, insisting i stay awake despite the time difference; my parents are here too, looking great and enjoying the kids.

another inspiring journey for which i am thankful, but it certainly is great to be back ...

best,

h