Vienna, Departure Day Friday, 10/07/2016

 On Friday, the day for us to leave on our trip, both of us had to go to work and it SO difficult.  We were so excited to get started on this new adventure.  We have enjoyed other trips together and each one is a treasured memory in our minds.  We forgo expensive toys, jewelry and expensive items in order to enjoy our love for travel which is something we both share.

I had lunch with Nikki, Matt and the boys, which made the day pass much better and then left work early for home so I could handle any last minute details and packing.  Our friend Cheryl will be house sitting and taking care of Oliver and Livy.   That is really the only thing we will miss for the next week, our little dogs, but they will be in good hands with Cheryl and her three dogs. 

We finally were ready to go and left for the Airport.  I felt the same excitement and exhilaration whenever we set off on a road trip or adventure.  We will be making memories that last our lifetime.  Pictures in our heads and hearts, that never go away.

A word about Turkish Airlines, they are the BEST.  Checkin was quick and easy, they served great food, the flight attnedants are not surly or sulky, they seem to really like their jobs.  There were two full meals served on the plane and these small delicious cheese sandwiches and little cakes available anytime you wanted one. We lucked out because we were able to change to an empty row and have an empty seat between us.  For a 11 hour flight, this is a must.  From now on, I'll book the window seat and aisle seat in hopes that no one will want the middle seat.  If they do take it, they will look for another seat once on board.  We will fly Turkish Airlines from now on if at all possible.

We checked in, checked the bags, slung our travel backpacks over our shoulders and grinned at each other like a couple of kids about to eat cake……