On the Other Side

I made it through.....my funk that is. I went for a long walk in Lihue and continued to walk once I got back home. It's amazing what exercise and prayer can do for your psyche and soul! I am now at point where I am actually exited to fly! I have had the pleasure of working with the nicest and most pleasant group that it makes my encounter with "Mary" a distant memory and I am certain that nothing like that will happen again.

I can hardly recall where all I have been since my last post but I believe the list includes San Francisco, Dallas, Denver (again), Juneau, Vancouver, Phoenix and Anchorage. While in Denver this last time, I got more adventurous. As I checked into my room, I asked the hotel concierge how to get downtown and was given the instructions for the bus and light rail. I quickly went up to my room and readied myself for the adventure. As instructed, I walked two blocks past the hotel and caught the city bus and like most city busses, the clientele was a bit sketchy.....and even more so as I transferred and boarded the light rail! Lets just say Denver has some impoverished areas that are perhaps not the safest however I quickly befriended two security guards on the light rail and promised both that I would start my return journey well before dark! I had a delightful time wondering the 16th Street Mall (outdoor "mall" with boutiques, eateries and the usual street musicians as in any downtown area). I found the state Capitol building but unfortunately the building was not open on Saturday so no tour for me. The area surrounding the Capitol was very Greek/Italian looking but true to its Old West roots, also included a statue of a broncho rider! I was not in Juneau long enough for any serious sightseeing but I did get out for a brisk walk along the waterfront. Interesting little town and look forward to going back sometime (and I'm sure I will!).

One of the unexpected beauties of this job is the opportunity to connect with people from my past. While on layover in Phoenix, I had the pleasure of meeting up with one of my high school girlfriends......we had not seen each other in 40 years and had a wonderful time getting to know each other again and reminiscing.

Juneau

Denver

Denver