Homeward Bound

Bags are packed, ready to go... Checked email and chat with Michael in the states.

Last night we had dinner with Anthony and Kieu, Richelle couldn't come. Then took a ride on the river boat. Got back around 9PM and collapsed into bed.

Tuesday Morning got to the airport around 9:30 - 10AM for my 11:30AM departure on China Airlines. Requested a better seat than the one I had before and got bumped into business class at no charge for the trip to Taipei. What a treat! Made a similar request for the longer trip from Taipei to Seattle and was pleased to be moved to as seat that was still coach, but had an empty seat beside it. This seat had an armrest that could be raised out of the way allowing me to partially unfold my legs; not perfect but better than expected.

Arrived in Seattle the same time I left Saigon; 11:30AM Tuesday morning. Cleared customs in short order and started looking for my ride. Some how we missed each other for an hour and a half. Finally connected around 13:00 and drove home. Quick meal and into bed. It's odd how you wake up and think you're still in VN the first night.

Wednesday, waded thru a mountain of mail (mostly junk). Slept most of the day and then went to Dad's and visited til the evening. Barbara and Karen prepared a smoked Turkey and man did it taste good Thursday at Bob & Linda's. Didn't get home til 22:00 (10PM) pretty tired.

Loaded my pictures from the trip to the internet. Here is the link.