Yes, it's true. We swore it would never happen again. But that was two years ago. And a lot can change in two years. You can almost forget what it's like in Orlando in August. We didn't—but here we go again nonetheless.
We started our adventure at the San Jose Airport bright and early this morning, en route to Houston. The first leg of the trip went well, lack of leg/arm/body room in coach notwithstanding (these 2 Idiots still look back fondly on our business class trip to Japan in 2008... but we digress). We utilized our brief layover to pick up some jerky, cashews, pretzel nibblers, a chicken caesar salad and Turkey sandwich. Turns out we could have enjoyed some fine dining. We got back on our plane just in time to witness a thunder and lightning storm.
After the storm subsided (30 minutes or so later), we rolled away from the gate. As we got to about 4th in line for departure—you guessed it. Blocked again. We eventually left Houston, and found ourselves entering the reasonable 80+ degree weather of Orlando about an hour and a half later than planned.
Since we learned on our last trip that they extort cash from you as you drive down the street, we stopped in the airport gift shop to get some change. Well, they don't just give change without a purchase, so we got some Florida favorites, including our first-ever Choco Gator.
Armed with a pooch-full of change (someone remind me to get a picture of the change pooch), Vonna got us loaded into our mini-van and we headed out on the road in search of food. Fortunately, we quickly came across a Chili's. After a fulfilling meal (our first of the day), we performed our inaugural toast of the trip.
We've since arrived safely at our three-story townhouse just a stone's throw from the convention center, and are settling in for a good night's sleep.
Tomorrow's agenda includes shopping for our basic food necessities, and a return trip to the airport tomorrow afternoon to pick up Paul and Athena from London.
Until then - 2 Idiots (and Vonna) signing out!
Those are great looking margaritas. Even at 10 in the morning.
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