June 20, 2006

There were 2 posts published on June 20, 2006 (this is page 1 of 1).

Celebrating the Canes

The pilot was kind enough to keep us posted on the hockey game during the flight. Congratulations to the Carolina Hurricanes for winning the Stanley Cup!

So when I heard the news, I tried to picture where everyone gathered to celebrate. Hillsborough Street is too small. So is Moore Square. What does that leave? The fairgrounds? The RBC Center? Boooor-ing!

Then it occured to me that Dorothy Dix park would be perfect – a huge open space with a stunning view of the city. It really could be Raleigh’s Central Park. If only our leaders have the foresight to make it happen.

In London

I’m in Gatwick airport now after a smooth and easy flight. It boggles the mind that in the time it takes to catch a connecting flight from Raleigh to California I can be in Europe instead. The American Airlines flight to Gatwick is so easy. I was feeling smug when the flight map showed us flying right past New York.

I had a misstep here when I walked off the jetway and caught the bus to the wrong terminal for my connecting flight. Twenty minutes later I was back on course. Now I wait until a gate is assigned to my Amsterdam flight, which should begin boarding in a half hour.

I hear American accents all around me as I wait in the lounge. So far I feel right at home, though I’m sure that will change when I reach Amsterdam.

I’m somewhat rested and feel great to be here, though I miss hearing “good morning” from my family. Fortunately its a short trip.