The day began with no alarm clock, my system eager to get rolling. I had much to do having packed only the night before. After a short amount of sleep I emptied my bag, removed 1/3 of the clothing from the pile and repacked. The decision was made to take less, buy what I need. May as well support the local economy!
Mom arrived to gather copies of all my important documents , slip me a $100 and run through the list of things not to forget. In the mean time C&W were journeying by ferry and bus from Vancouver Island to meet CA and I at the airport.
Mom drove us to YVR and at the moment that I locked my apartment door leaving my daytimer on the table I was officially on Vacation!!
We arrived under a cloak of giddy excitement with CA finally getting to meet C&W whom she had spoken to many times as she is not only my friend but our travel agent.
Sparkling beverage in hand we meet at YVR
We had much standing in line but were there so early that we had time to hang in the Canuck Bar & Grill for a great chat as well as nummy food and bevies. And suddenly it was time to head for the gate.
We flew Alaska Airlines to LAX. And found ourselves chatting with strangers at every turn. There were few suits amongst us and it seemed everyone wanted to share where they we’re going and hear about our plans. CA and I sat beside a woman from Naramata who has lived many interesting places and has resided in Australia for over15 years. We swapped email.
As our flight crew member was beginning his safety speech he got the giggles. This was infectious and a great way to start the trip. As we deplaned in LA we were finally 5 altogether as Ruth is with us now. It was a wee challenging to find out where to go for our connection but a quick stop at the duty free and then an even quicker body scan got us to the gate at Tom Bradley International Departures.
Colin, Wendy, Carol-Ann, Ruth and I!
And here we sit in a wifi spot getting to know each other a bit more before our red eye to Lima. None of us got seats together, even C&W but that may be why we got such a good deal. Of course I don’t care, We are waking up in Peru!!!!!!!!!!!
Only wish I could figure out how to upload pictures on here from my iPad but will do so when I get on a ‘real’ computer.
MB in LAX
09/13/13
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