Hope you are having a wonderful time with family and friends on this July 4th.
We are currently stuck in an airport waiting for our flight. We have already been delayed several times and are still hopeful that we will make our event this evening. I'm not sure what the delays have been, but it appears that no one seems to be in a hurry to get us to our destination.
After reading an article about the safety of airline food, you wonder if you should get something from one of the restaurants. However, they don't appear to be offering anything that looks good or remotely healthy.
I'm amazed at the amount of electronic equipment that people bring with them when they travel--- computers, hand-held games, IPods, etc. We've moved to the point where we all become very attached to our gear and have withdrawal symptoms if we are unable to check our email. When you travel, you notice that every place does not have internet access.
Last year, when we visited Assisi, Italy, our hotel did not have internet access. I was in a panic. By then, our rented cell phone wasn't working (I'll never do that overseas cell rental again!), and we certainly did not want to use a standard telephone in our hotel room. After checking Rick Steves' book on Italy, I found a small shop in Assisi that allowed internet time for a small fee. Once again, Rick Steves came through and saved us!
More later.....