Here we are in the Ft. Lauderdale airport, waiting at Chili's for some lunch/dinner. Ironic because Lima is covered in Chili's. And because I don't even like Chili's. Anyway, I'm sure it won't be the first anticlimax.

My dad told me to make sure I write down all the things that stick out to me at first before they start to be normal again. Here's what I've noticed so far: Americans are really funny. All day long people have been making witty comments all around me. They seem happier, which surprised me. Maybe it's just a perk of working in an airport? :-)

We had a little hiccup going through customs and almost got some notation on our passports about contraband. Eek. Other than that no problems (and that one worked out fine actually). We still have to fly to Atlanta and then Charlotte tonight. Miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep.

3 comments

1. Anonymous on March 21, 2010 at 6:24 PM

   Welcome to America! Your Dad's advise is very, very wise -- keep journaling so you don't forget.
   Holding you in my heart as you transition further north .......
   Love from "the beach",
   Martha
   
   PS) Many March 2010 days it's been warmer at the base lodge at Saddleback Ski Area, Rangeley, ME than at Pawleys Island, SC. Today we're even!

    
2. Mary on March 21, 2010 at 9:00 PM

   It's so fun to hear an update mid-journey. And thanks for the email...glad the book made it in the nick of time!

    
3. Caitlin Snead on March 22, 2010 at 1:37 PM

   Senora Murray is coming home to Charlotte, yaaay!!!