Oh the joys of airports

       Right now I'm sitting in a crowded, noisy airport wishing I was home.  Our flight left early Friday morning (11:00 pm Thursday in Utah time.)  We had a layover in D.C and our flight was two hours late so we missed our connecting flight.  The earliest flight we could get back to Utah won't be until Saturday morning at 8:00 am.  I was supposed to get home at 8:20 pm Friday, but I won't get there until 4:00 pm Saturday.  That's 20 hours later.  So frustrating.  We'll I guess it's good that it happened on our  way home instead of going to Europe.   That means from Manchester to Salt Lake it'll take 40 long, tiring hours.  It's very frustrating.  I hope I'm tired enough to sleep on the airport floor tonight.  Anyway, enough of the bad news.  I just had an incredible six week dream vacation to talk about.  

I just want to go home!!!!  At least I get to
wear my Paris hat to make it a little better.  

       I hope you’ve enjoyed reading my blog.  I’ve had a lot of fun posting pictures and writing about my experiences.  I’m excited to see everyone again. I love you all!  

    Going home is bittersweet.  This has been an incredible trip but I’m ready and looking forward to coming home.  I will miss Europe though, but I know I’ll be back in the next five years.  

         I’ve been unbelievably happy.  The six-week Europe vacation far exceeded my expectations. I appreciate all the little things.  Just walking down a street was exciting because I loved all the buildings.  My head was always looking out the window while driving.  I could never get enough of the spacious fields and unique houses.  I found myself giggling a lot, gasping at the sights, and getting way too excited about little things.  The English people here found it very amusing how excited I get about the things they’re so use to.   Even when we weren’t doing something exciting it is because we were in Europe.  I can’t even tell you how many times a day I think how lucky I am.  For a month and a half my life was pure enjoyment.   I had no stress, work, meetings, or obligations. I’m SO lucky! I've made so many priceless memories.  This really was a dream come true.

Cost of trip $,$$$. Bought 4 skirts, 9 shirts, 7 paris of shoes, 2 sweatshirts, 3 hats, 2 purses, lots of jewelry, and WAY too many souvenirs. Predicted weight gain 8 lbs.  Seeing the Eiffel Tower and having the trip of a lifetime…Priceless.   I know that was cheeeeesy, but it’s true. 

Things I’ve missed about Utah: 

-Going to the gym

-Beautiful mountains

-Seeing temples everywhere I drive

-Buying inexpensive food (it’s almost double for everything out here)

-Seeing tall guys dressed in the all American shorts and a t-shirt.
-Being around people that make eye contact and say "hi" to you.    

-Warm, sunny weather

-Seeing the American flag

-Being home.  I LOVE Utah.

-Most important of all…my friends and family.

Things I’ll miss about England:

-Being surrounded by British accents

-Sunday dinners with roast, potatoes, vegetables, and LOTS of gravy.

-Every street has character with old buildings, and beautiful architecture.

-Seeing the bobbies.  It makes me laugh just thinking of the name.

-Eating incredible dessert and several times a day. I’ll miss this, but it’ll be nice to eat healthier again. 

-Experiencing foods I’ve never had before.

-Having green, beautiful fields.

-Seeing red telephone boxes