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Shirley and I arrived in the Atlanta airport, and after checking the flight information on the large screen learned that the flight to Managua was flying out of Gate T08 (at the opposite end of the Atlanta airport). After twenty minutes, which included a few missed turns, a trip on three escalators, two conveyor belts, a train and one elevator, we found our way to the departure gate. Standing in line at the healthy choice food line opposite our departure gate was Barb Summers picking out some salad and vegetables. After sitting down together, we immediately heard a partially audible announcement with the words “Managua, Nicaragua” in it. Barb went up the desk at the departure gate to learn that our flight had been changed to Gate E15 (at the opposite end of the airport, of course). Barb stuffed her salad and vegetables in her brief case (fortunately they were in Styrofoam containers), and off we went for another twenty minute trek on three escalators, two conveyor belts and a train (no elevator this time). Ah! Don’t you just love air travel! When we arrived at the E section of the airport, there was another food court (this one with its very own piano player!). Shirley and I grabbed something to eat while Barb pulled out her salad and vegetables. After gulping down a few quick bites, we headed to our gate. Fortunately, this time there was no change in the departure gate.

I am writing this blog while we are flying to Managua – they have in flight Wi-Fi services on Delta flights. I thought it would be pretty cool sending this blog while actually in the air. Some aspects of modern life really are amazing. One of the flight attendants has just passed out forms to fill out for customs. On the top of the form in bold letters is the following: BIENVENIDO A NICARGUA – WELCOME TO NICARAGUA. And so the adventure begins!