The Tribulations of Travel

Getting to New York is proving to be half the experience. I left home yesterday, accompanied by my father and sister. We drove in our Honda Civic from Washington, IA, to Pittsburgh, PA, in just over 13 hours. Assorted stops aside, a good trip. No one got sick. Stayed with Dad's sister and husband overnight.

Tonight, we are flying out of Pittsburgh to Newark via Continental. Newark, however, has a low cloud ceiling, so our 5:50 PM flight is delayed until 8 or 8:30. This gives me a great chance to use the airport's free WiFi.

I said goodbye to my sister today ... she didn't seem real torn up about my departure. Mom cried yesterday morning, but that is to be expected. Now I just have to bid Dad farewell on Monday ... and then I will be completely on my own. Until Thanksgiving.

I'm just ready to get started - moving, meeting people, everything. I guess the waiting is important too - I can catch up on my required reading for this fall.