Prelude: MSN-MSP
Almost out the garage door to Dory’s loaded supervan, a call from up North that takes this breath away…
Agreed pick-up EAT from Mendota, 6 boxes packed, taped, strapped – lock and loaded: 9:30A. actual: Dory, Bill and Maria here @ 9A. Boxes done, plus 2 – no, make that 3 ‘maletas’ [the Balikbayan box equivalent of suitcases] while still in the wake of poor Pikaso’s early A.M. vet call for just 2 more vaccination requirements, please; before checking in to the (charming!) Old Stone Pet Lodge.
@MSN Dane County Airport
A resounding WOW. In time for NO check-in lines @ the NWA counter. Maria checked in and out of sight. M&D and retaso [tagalog metaphor: a couples’ “leftover material”;)] a most jovial office session @ the DC lounge, pre-security. Spontaneous letter/hand-written text, as suggested by M. destination: up North.
Gate 11: joviality, cont.
Oh yes… must be mentioned – ride to the airport was a baptismal one (you know what I’m talking about right? You know who you are… this is for YOU)
The rain came AFTER the luggage loading, in the safety of a shared vehicle. Encore! Wieder.
NW 4765 delayed by big surprise, weather in MSP. Ok, fully installed now.
3AM Reiki Recharge (compliments of Maria)
Imaginary phone call to f&f – thank you for flying the friendly skies ! Welcome, welcome to the country most affectionately referred to as the smiling heart of this great EARTH. And at 82 degrees F! Checked in to room 901 of the NTT Hotel in Makati, along with Dad and Maria. Leyon (first late and MIA in NIA): checked in with cousin; Mom, Uncle Ado, Auntie Buen in Fairview, check; Kuya Tina and surprise Nina! Back home. Check. Just until tomorrow’s packing session here – 9 A.M. .. and this heart smiled as NW19 landed tonight.. home, again!
Check in, check out, check in check out Check CHECK check – installed, landed – HERE.
Now –
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