Too good to be true...

Fri, Sep 11, Newark:  Knew it was too good to be true. Our British Airways flight from Orly landed just a little bit late, but Newark was really socked in. We went through customs and then we had to pick up our luggage and go through security and recheck our luggage. Then up to American Airlines to get checked in, get something to eat, and wait for our flight. We had a three-hour layover here—had being the operative word. At the AA desk we found out our flight to Chicago was cancelled because of weather. The only thing we could get was a 5:00 am flight through Charlotte on Friday morning. So, we booked that and went in search of our luggage. That took a few hours, but we finally got it. Took a cab to the Marriott right there at the airport and crashed for 4 hours. We were back in St. Louis by 8:30 a.m.

On our way home...

Thu, Sep 10, Paris to St. Louis:  Yesterday we arranged to have a car pick us up at 10:30 this morning. Another beautiful day again today. Think our flight leaves at 1:40 or something. That should give us plenty of time for security, customs, etc. I have my crossword puzzles and books for entertainment. Packed and ready to go, we headed downstairs for an express breakfast one last time.

On this plane, we were actually sitting next to each other--unlike the "pod" configuration. Mike was facing forward and I was facing aft. Facing aft felt really weird during take-off.

View out my window. Thought we were over the English Channel, but I'm not sure. Those are islands down there.

Thought this was dinner. But it was just the appetizers. Had my first foie gras. Tasted pretty good, if you can get over the fact that it's duck liver.