14 Hours to Here ----

I've just checked into my hotel in Colorado Springs. Catching 3 different planes can be a challenge sometimes. This was one of THOSE ti... thumbnail 1 summary

12 years ago

I've just checked into my hotel in Colorado Springs.

Catching 3 different planes can be a challenge sometimes. This was one of THOSE times.

We were a bit late getting into Chicago --- but luckily my next gate was in the same concourse and not that far down, so I ran --- they were already boarding, and on I went thinking I had it made.

And then we sat. And we sat and sat ---and when it was finally time to move we were like #47 for take off….

We landed in Denver just as my flight to Colorado Springs was pushing back from the gate --- so close but yet so far!

I missed my connection.

I was helped by a very congenial gate agent who put me on standby on the next two flights, but gave me a confirmed seat on the 3rd flight down the line ---and I began to play the waiting game. Would I make it on or wouldn't I? If I didn't, would I make it on to the next or would I have to wait for the confirmed one?

I got lucky. I made it to Colorado Springs on the first stand by flight – only 1.5 hours later than planned.

Luggage arrived.

THEY HAVE LUGGAGE CARTS IN COLORADO SPRINGS!! ((You hear that, PEORIA?! They have LUGGAGE CARTS!!))

I've had a lovely drive through downtown Colorado Springs. We've had a delicious lunch out – and spent jaw dropping time driving through Garden of the Gods – photos of that to come later.

It’s now more than 14 hours since I left my front doorstep ---and all I want is a bed for a nap.

So while I snooze…..let me share with you the beautiful view flying over Lake Michigan and into Chicago this morning --- LOVELY!