Sep 22 Hawaii trip

22 Sep - We are on the way! James and I got up at 3:30 a.m. – we are slow. We got to the Huntsville Airport in plenty of time BUT as we were going through security, Tom realized he had checked the “carry-on” bag and had with him the bag he intended to check. The security guard escorted him back to the check in counter and, luckily, the bag had not left and he was able to swap. Not a bad outcome – hope that is the worst thing that happens on this trip. The trip to Atlanta was quick – and crowded. The plane was full and had very little leg room. No trouble finding our connecting gate and STARBUCKS! It is going to be a good day. We made pictures in the Atlanta airport and on the plane.




It was a LONG flight. We left Atlanta airport at 9:50 Athens time and got to Honolulu at 7:20 Athens time but it was 2:30 in the afternoon in Honolulu! Good flight – no problem except my feet swelled a lot. Once we got to the hotel (Hawaiian Hilton Village), James took Tom and Carolyn for a tour and made some pictures in the resort while I rested a while. James started making new friends early on this trip. They saw Diamond Head from the beach and the penguins that are here at the Hilton. As you can tell the flowers are beautiful. I think Carolyn is HAPPY to be here. We decided to eat at the Old Spaghetti Factory and then turned in early (9pm Hawaii time but 2 am Athens time.) We have a lot planned for tomorrow.