Monthly Archives: March 2017

This is not to suggest that we are getting bored or complacent, but rather that we are already very comfortable in our surroundings. We are surely meant to be here!

Last night there was indeed a large game of cards before lights out. Great fun for those in the game, and speaking for myself, even more fun for the spectators! After a little clinic pre-planning, we all headed to bed. It was a bit warmer and muggy but most of us slept well. Michael, my roomie is a first timer and his reports about the early AM roosters bring back nostalgic memories. Read More

Last night did not include roof time as we were all exhausted. Lights out by 10:30 for most and I believe it was a restful night for all….a little muggy after the generator and fans kicked off but still so much better than a floor in the Miami airport!

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…only this time with a much larger bunch. We are 16 strong on this adventure (some new, some returning at long last and some “salty” old veterans), but it started very similarly to our previous 2 journeys – Charlotte with numerous checked bags, dinner and a cocktail at our regular haunt, late flight to Miami where we united with Chelsea and then “settle in” for a “rest” before a 7am flight to Haiti. Our lullaby in the airport was 24/7 CNN footage, muzak in the terminal, security & public service announcements and the constant hum of floor buffers & vacuums. We were all up for nearly 18 hours before we ever touched down in Miami so most of us got at least a few minutes of shut-eye. As for me, I believe I logged about 3 or 4 ten minute naps between 1 and 6AM. Read More