To avoid having to deal with the rain and storms in the middle of the night, at the last minute, I booked a night in the hotel where my shuttle would pick me up and it was the best decision I could have made. It was a little nicer hotel than I normally book so let me experience something special to start my trip.
And then with extra time built in (in case of any delays or issues), I was able to find a good sit-down restaurant and have a real breakfast once I got to the airport. The chicken sausages were especially good.
Then I walked between the concourses so that I could admire the displays and artwork. I stopped to admire a photography series on migrants in the American South. I enjoyed the crayon sculptures at the D Concourse. And I caught myself smiling as I marveled at the simple, yet genius technology of the moving sidewalks.
Now, I sit on the floor in front of the windows at a quieter gate where I can write, charge my devices, watch the activity at the gate, and feel the rumble of the planes.
Others may wonder why I have such bright smiles for a travel day like this but the way I see it, the world is my playground. Albuquerque here I come! My Mom seemed to think we might even have time to drive one of the auto loops this afternoon before sunset. I hear the flocks of snow geese are impressive.
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