Day 14: Roamin' Spartans return

Boy, that 1:30 wake-up call was a bit rough. Got the kids up at 2, and they were all down in the lobby by 2:20am, ready to rumble.  We had a short commute to the airport so we gave Fran his thank-you gifts and made him an honorary red shirt, El Vagabundo. We also shared, and laughed, at the many Fran-isms from the past two weeks.  Too funny!!

Our flights home are a different route, we head north up to Amsterdam, 4 hours there, then 8.5 hours to Detroit, 4 hours there, then our hour plus flight to Moline.  We land roughly around 9 pm, 22 hours of travel.

The kids were pretty elated to set foot on American soil. Land of the free refills, free water, real ketchup,free & functioning Wi-Fi,  and separate checks.  We hit Chili's in the Detroit airport...that seemed to make everyone feel right at home. So, life is good right now.

What a welcome home we received!!!  From flowers to balloons to bacon along with lots of hugs & kisses & tears!  What a perfect ending to an amazing trip! Travel helps you figure out more about the world, appreciate other cultures, and typically makes you grateful for all you have!  You learn more about yourself than you ever thought you would...and it's a good thing!

I hope you all have changed from tourists to travelers, and that there is more travel in your future! Go & See more of the world - there is a lot out there for your to experience.

Thanks to all the kids & parents for making my 18th trip a memorable one!  I had a wonderful time and all of you are a part of that!  Thanks for the memories!!

Con cariño ~ Señorita :)

Sadly saying good-bye to Fran

Amazing TD, Fran!!

Adiós Europa!  It's been real!!