Goodbye to Paris

Thursday, July 31

Our limo arrived coming at 9:20 AM, right on time. The driver was great, helping with bags right up to the entrance to security. He also provided great conversation and some insight to living in Paris. Unfortunately, the nice part ended there. getting bags checked was long and arduous (partly due to our flirting with weight restrictions, partly to understaffing). The terminal was very hot and crowded. The staff was indifferent. The bus to the gate was hot and crowded and they left us stewing on it for a long time.

Our plane left Charles de Gaulle for London at 12:20, then left London at 1:50 for SFO, arriving at 4:40 PM where our daughter picked us up. The flight itself was better than the airport experience; British Airways seems to be one of the better carriers as far as the flight itself is concerned).

One back in the Bay Area after a LONG flight, we ended up at Cathleen's house in San Jose. We were asked what kind of food we wanted to go out for and we immediately responded MEXICAN. It's been a long time.

Our four month trip to Europe was great. But it's also wonderful to be back home.

Of course, home is Gualala. We have stacks of accumulated mail and other details waiting for us, but it'll be nice to be back there.