Today is travel day!
Off to breakfast and then back into the room to gather our bags and head to the airport.
From all of the horror stories about not being late, we are going to make sure we are early enough to make the flight out of
Guatemala.
We departed the airport at 8:30a shuttle.
While waiting for the shuttle, I noticed that there was a fair amount of police and what looked like National Guard and secret serviceman standing within the confines of the Marriott Hotel.
It was a little nerving, but we learned that the Vice President of Guatemala was at the Marriott for a visit.
Arrived at the airport at 9:15a. The line at the Delta ticket counter only had three other people. The ticket counter did not open until 9:45a. We talked to people as we waited and James took a nap. After processing his ticket, it was off to the customs / immigration / security line. On the way, there is a security area to pay a $3 / person exit fee. Arrived at the security / immigration line and found that the line was nearly empty. It was less that 10 minutes to clear and we were at the terminal waiting on the plane. We arrived three hours early for the flight anticipating issues, and were delighted to not have one.
James, Uncle Tim and Daddy played and explored the new airport terminal and watched the ground crews load planes and prepare flights for departure. The time went by relatively quickly and the airport filled up the same way. When it was time to board we were able to enter in the beginning of the line as we were flying first class. We seated and stowed our carry on items and then I prepared a bottle for James to enjoy as we climbed altitude. Was hoping it would help him clear his ears so he wasn’t screaming the whole way home. He did not have any issues and shortly after arriving at cruising altitude he fell asleep. The flight from Guatemala to Atlanta was smooth – 3.5 hrs. James slept 2 of them and we played, had a bottle and Daddy changed him in the bathroom. The flight attendant showed me a great trick that helped with the changing. They have a service panel in the bathroom that made a great table.
Another bottle on the descent and a nice landing in Atlanta gave us a good start towards the second flight. We followed the crowd to customs and again to the special area for James paperwork to be processed – we were the first to arrive and it only took 30 minutes to get all cleared and have our bags transferred to the next flight. We had 2 hours to wait until the next flight which Uncle Tim and Daddy used to relax and get some dinner. James had a nice ride on a train and tour of the Atlanta airport. We called home, and then took a chair to wait. James had a big time diaper accident that Daddy had to take care of. While in the men’s room James discovered the mirror and talked to it and at one point kissed him self.
While at the terminal waiting for the next flight, we met some nice folks heading to Rochester. First Class on this flight was only half full, so James got the Royal treatment and his own seat to sleep on after take off. Again, just like a trooper, James slept half way home. It was 11:30pm when we landed in Rochester. All of us had a long day of travel and we were tired. When we headed down the escalator to get our bags we were greeted by Mommy, Nana, Papa, Uncle Keith and Aunt Amy. Everyone was so happy to see us all home safe and sound. Daddy introduced James to Mommy and the rest of the group. He was very excited to meet everyone. We picked up our bags and traveled home were Mommy and Aunt Amy played with James until he was too tired to stand.
It was a very exciting day of travel and everyone was so happy to see us arrive! Welcome Home James – Mommy and Daddy Love You!!!
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