We Made It!!

Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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Hello!

We actually made it home!!  Wow!!

Up yesterday morning and out of the hotel by 5.  Walked across the street, and headed straight for check-in.  No problems, and we were through security.  We had some time to kill, so had some breakfast in the terminal and read our books.  Plane was a bit late coming in from the U.S. and for some reason, it was chosen for a "special" security screening -- with the result that we left an hour late.  However, it was 7 hours instead of 8 to Newark, so arrived just about bang on time.

Then the fun started!  Cleared immigration, picked up our bags and rechecked them, and went from Terminal B to Terminal C.  Of course had to go back through security, and talk about a glacial process.  However, made it through -- it was now about 1 p.m.  Not to bore anyone, but our flight, which was originally scheduled to leave at 5:30 p.m. ended up leaving at 10:30 p.m.  Turns out we were getting a plane from Miami that had mechanical difficulties, so they decided to give us a plane coming from LA -- that of course didn't arrive until 9:22 p.m.  FINALLY on to the plane, which landed at Phoenix at 12:35 a.m.

I went for the car and Robert went for the luggage.  The rental car people gave me a Prius, which I had never driven before -- that on/off button is spooky!  Finally out of Phoenix airport at 1:30 a.m. with car, luggage AND Robert; turned in to our street here in Tucson at 3:27 a.m.  Can only say that I actually brushed but did not floss before falling into bed...

Slept for a few hours, and am ready for my nap in a few minutes!  We are home safely, mail sorted, laundry in process -- with lots and lots of wonderful memories of our terrific trip!  Thank you so much for coming along with us; it's always so much fun to read people's comments along the way!

More later!!
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